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How far is Kalamazoo, MI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kalamazoo (Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo (AZO) is 468 miles / 753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 50 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Kalamazoo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kalamazoo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 420.942 miles
  • 677.440 kilometers
  • 365.788 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
  • 419.864 miles
  • 675.706 kilometers
  • 364.852 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 Des Moines to Kalamazoo?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kalamazoo generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Kalamazoo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
City: Kalamazoo, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZO
ICAO Code: KAZO
Coordinates: 42°14′5″N, 85°33′7″W