How far is Manhattan, KS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers / 199 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan (MHK) is 316 miles / 509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 47 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Manhattan Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Manhattan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Manhattan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 229.056 miles
- 368.629 kilometers
- 199.044 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- 228.944 miles
- 368.450 kilometers
- 198.947 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 Manhattan?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manhattan?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Manhattan.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Manhattan generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 129 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 Manhattan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK).
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 | Manhattan Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Manhattan, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHK |
| ICAO Code: | KMHK |
| Coordinates: | 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W |