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How far is Springfield, MO, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield (SGF) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Springfield–Branson National Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Springfield

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Springfield. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.199 miles
  • 476.686 kilometers
  • 257.390 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
  • 296.655 miles
  • 477.420 kilometers
  • 257.786 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 Springfield?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Springfield–Branson National Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Springfield?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Springfield.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Springfield generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Springfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″W