How far is Kearney, NE, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney (EAR) is 318 miles / 512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 42 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Kearney Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kearney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kearney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.269 miles
- 457.487 kilometers
- 247.023 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- 283.582 miles
- 456.380 kilometers
- 246.426 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 Kearney?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kearney?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kearney generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Kearney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).
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 | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W |