How far is Brookings, SD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Brookings (BKX) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 2 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Brookings Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Brookings
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Brookings. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 249.324 miles
- 401.248 kilometers
- 216.656 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- 249.188 miles
- 401.028 kilometers
- 216.538 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 Brookings?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Brookings Regional Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Brookings?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Brookings.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Brookings generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Brookings
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brookings Regional Airport (BKX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Brookings Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brookings, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BKX |
| ICAO Code: | KBKX |
| Coordinates: | 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W |