How far is Des Moines, IA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 232 miles / 374 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 247 miles / 397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 36 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 232.191 miles
- 373.675 kilometers
- 201.768 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- 232.389 miles
- 373.993 kilometers
- 201.940 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Minneapolis and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)
| Delta Air Lines |