How far is Dubuque, IA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 163 miles / 263 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 201 miles / 323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 56 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Dubuque
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Dubuque. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 163.489 miles
- 263.111 kilometers
- 142.068 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- 163.144 miles
- 262.554 kilometers
- 141.768 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 Dubuque?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Dubuque?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Dubuque generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Dubuque
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).
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 | Dubuque Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubuque, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DBQ |
| ICAO Code: | KDBQ |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W |