How far is Des Moines, IA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 240 miles / 386 kilometers / 208 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 339 miles / 546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 24 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 239.570 miles
- 385.550 kilometers
- 208.181 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- 239.181 miles
- 384.925 kilometers
- 207.843 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 Springfield to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Springfield and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Springfield to Des Moines generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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 |