How far is Chicago, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW) is 336 miles / 541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 25 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.337 miles
- 493.001 kilometers
- 266.199 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- 305.545 miles
- 491.727 kilometers
- 265.512 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Chicago generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |