How far is Des Moines, IA, from Flint, MI?
The distance between Flint (Bishop International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Flint (FNT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 6 minutes.
Bishop International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Flint to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Flint to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 517.843 miles
- 833.388 kilometers
- 449.994 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- 516.551 miles
- 831.308 kilometers
- 448.871 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 Flint to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bishop International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Flint and Des Moines?
The time difference between Flint and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Flint.
Flight carbon footprint between Bishop International Airport (FNT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Flint to Des Moines generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Flint to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bishop International Airport (FNT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flint, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FNT |
| ICAO Code: | KFNT |
| Coordinates: | 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W |
| Destination | 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 |