How far is Meridian, MS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Meridian (MEI) is 851 miles / 1369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 16 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 689.979 miles
- 1110.414 kilometers
- 599.576 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- 690.879 miles
- 1111.862 kilometers
- 600.358 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Meridian?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Meridian.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Meridian generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |