How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wichita, KS?
The distance between Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers / 291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wichita (ICT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 392 miles / 631 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 1 minutes.
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wichita to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wichita to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 335.017 miles
- 539.158 kilometers
- 291.122 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- 335.044 miles
- 539.201 kilometers
- 291.145 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 Wichita to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wichita and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wichita to Des Moines generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wichita, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ICT |
| ICAO Code: | KICT |
| Coordinates: | 37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″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 |