How far is Wichita, KS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wichita (ICT) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 57 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Wichita
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wichita. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 335.017 miles
- 539.158 kilometers
- 291.122 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- 335.044 miles
- 539.201 kilometers
- 291.145 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 Wichita?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wichita?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wichita generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 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 Wichita
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).
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 | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ICT |
| ICAO Code: | KICT |
| Coordinates: | 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″W |