How far is Des Moines, IA, from Champaign, IL?
The distance between Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 301 miles / 484 kilometers / 261 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Champaign (CMI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 53 minutes.
University of Illinois Willard Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Champaign to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Champaign to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 300.609 miles
- 483.783 kilometers
- 261.222 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- 299.981 miles
- 482.772 kilometers
- 260.676 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 Champaign to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from University of Illinois Willard Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Champaign and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Champaign and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Champaign to Des Moines generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Champaign to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | University of Illinois Willard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Champaign, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMI |
| ICAO Code: | KCMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″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 |