How far is Des Moines, IA, from Baton Rouge, LA?
The distance between Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 40 minutes.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Baton Rouge to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baton Rouge to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 771.328 miles
- 1241.333 kilometers
- 670.266 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 772.846 miles
- 1243.775 kilometers
- 671.585 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Baton Rouge to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Baton Rouge and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Baton Rouge to Des Moines generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baton Rouge to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BTR |
| ICAO Code: | KBTR |
| Coordinates: | 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |