How far is Des Moines, IA, from St Cloud, MN?
The distance between St Cloud (St. Cloud Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 278 miles / 447 kilometers / 241 nautical miles.
The driving distance from St Cloud (STC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.
St. Cloud Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from St Cloud to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from St Cloud to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 277.730 miles
- 446.963 kilometers
- 241.341 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- 277.955 miles
- 447.325 kilometers
- 241.536 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 St Cloud to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from St. Cloud Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between St Cloud and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between St Cloud and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from St Cloud to Des Moines generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 145 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from St Cloud to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | St. Cloud Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Cloud, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | STC |
| ICAO Code: | KSTC |
| Coordinates: | 45°32′47″N, 94°3′35″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 |