How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 191 miles / 307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 163.954 miles
- 263.859 kilometers
- 142.472 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- 164.106 miles
- 264.104 kilometers
- 142.605 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 Kansas City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Kansas City and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Des Moines generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |