How far is Liberal, KS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) is 499 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Liberal (LBL) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 2 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Liberal
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Liberal. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 498.624 miles
- 802.458 kilometers
- 433.293 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- 498.174 miles
- 801.733 kilometers
- 432.901 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 Liberal?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Liberal?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Liberal generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 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 Liberal
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL).
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 | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberal, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBL |
| ICAO Code: | KLBL |
| Coordinates: | 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″W |