How far is Springfield, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) is 240 miles / 386 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Springfield (SPI) is 339 miles / 546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 23 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital 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)- 239.570 miles
- 385.550 kilometers
- 208.181 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- 239.181 miles
- 384.925 kilometers
- 207.843 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is 57 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Springfield generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).
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 | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |