How far is Des Moines, IA, from Liberal, KS?
The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 499 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 598 miles / 963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 6 minutes.
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Liberal to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberal to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 498.624 miles
- 802.458 kilometers
- 433.293 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- 498.174 miles
- 801.733 kilometers
- 432.901 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 Liberal to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liberal and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Liberal to Des Moines generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberal, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBL |
| ICAO Code: | KLBL |
| Coordinates: | 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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 |