How far is Des Moines, IA, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers / 331 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 416 miles / 669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 53 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from South Bend to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 380.479 miles
- 612.322 kilometers
- 330.627 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- 379.494 miles
- 610.736 kilometers
- 329.771 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 South Bend to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from South Bend to Des Moines generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 |