How far is Flint, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Flint (FNT) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Bishop International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Flint
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Flint. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 517.843 miles
- 833.388 kilometers
- 449.994 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- 516.551 miles
- 831.308 kilometers
- 448.871 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 Flint?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Bishop International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Flint?
The time difference between Des Moines and Flint is 1 hour. Flint is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Flint generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Flint
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bishop International Airport (FNT).
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 | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flint, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FNT |
| ICAO Code: | KFNT |
| Coordinates: | 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W |