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How far is Kirksville, MO, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) is 115 miles / 186 kilometers / 100 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kirksville (IRK) is 140 miles / 226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 18 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Kirksville Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Kirksville

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kirksville. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 115.396 miles
  • 185.712 kilometers
  • 100.277 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
  • 115.432 miles
  • 185.770 kilometers
  • 100.308 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 Kirksville?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport is 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kirksville?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Kirksville.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kirksville generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 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 Kirksville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Kirksville Regional Airport
City: Kirksville, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IRK
ICAO Code: KIRK
Coordinates: 40°5′36″N, 92°32′41″W