How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 474 miles / 762 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 544 miles / 875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 10 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 473.685 miles
- 762.322 kilometers
- 411.621 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- 472.500 miles
- 760.414 kilometers
- 410.591 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 Lansing to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Des Moines?
The time difference between Lansing and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lansing to Des Moines generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |