How far is South Bend, IN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers / 331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 54 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – South Bend International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to South Bend
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to South Bend. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 380.479 miles
- 612.322 kilometers
- 330.627 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- 379.494 miles
- 610.736 kilometers
- 329.771 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 South Bend?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and South Bend?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to South Bend generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 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 South Bend
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).
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 | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W |