How far is Madison, WI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) is 248 miles / 399 kilometers / 215 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Madison (MSN) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Madison
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Madison. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 247.649 miles
- 398.552 kilometers
- 215.201 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- 247.179 miles
- 397.795 kilometers
- 214.792 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 Madison?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Madison?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Madison generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 136 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 Madison
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).
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 | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |