How far is Des Moines, IA, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 853 miles / 1372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 23 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 689.979 miles
- 1110.414 kilometers
- 599.576 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- 690.879 miles
- 1111.862 kilometers
- 600.358 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 Meridian to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Meridian and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Meridian to Des Moines generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |