How far is St Cloud, MN, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and St Cloud (St. Cloud Regional Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to St Cloud (STC) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – St. Cloud Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to St Cloud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to St Cloud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.730 miles
- 446.963 kilometers
- 241.341 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- 277.955 miles
- 447.325 kilometers
- 241.536 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 St Cloud?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to St. Cloud Regional Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and St Cloud?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and St Cloud.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to St Cloud generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 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 St Cloud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC).
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 | St. Cloud Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Cloud, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | STC |
| ICAO Code: | KSTC |
| Coordinates: | 45°32′47″N, 94°3′35″W |