How far is Morgantown, WV, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Morgantown (Morgantown Municipal Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Morgantown (MGW) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 1 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Morgantown Municipal Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Morgantown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Morgantown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 733.974 miles
- 1181.216 kilometers
- 637.806 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- 732.204 miles
- 1178.368 kilometers
- 636.268 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 Morgantown?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Morgantown?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Morgantown generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Morgantown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW).
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 | Morgantown Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Morgantown, WV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MGW |
| ICAO Code: | KMGW |
| Coordinates: | 39°38′34″N, 79°54′58″W |