How far is Des Moines, IA, from Omaha, NE?
The distance between Omaha (Eppley Airfield) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 117 miles / 188 kilometers / 102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Omaha (OMA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 142 miles / 229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 46 minutes.
Eppley Airfield – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Omaha to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Omaha to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 116.980 miles
- 188.260 kilometers
- 101.652 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- 116.686 miles
- 187.787 kilometers
- 101.397 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 Omaha to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Eppley Airfield to Des Moines International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Omaha and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Omaha to Des Moines generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Omaha to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Eppley Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Omaha, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OMA |
| ICAO Code: | KOMA |
| Coordinates: | 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″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 |