How far is Burlington, IA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) is 142 miles / 229 kilometers / 123 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Burlington (BRL) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 22 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Burlington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Burlington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 142.118 miles
- 228.717 kilometers
- 123.497 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- 141.825 miles
- 228.246 kilometers
- 123.243 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 Burlington?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Burlington?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Burlington.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Burlington generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 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 Burlington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL).
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 | Southeast Iowa Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burlington, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BRL |
| ICAO Code: | KBRL |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″W |