How far is Kansas City, MO, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI) is 190 miles / 306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 163.954 miles
- 263.859 kilometers
- 142.472 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- 164.106 miles
- 264.104 kilometers
- 142.605 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kansas City?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Kansas City.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kansas City generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |