How far is Milwaukee, WI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) is 311 miles / 501 kilometers / 271 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Milwaukee (MKE) is 377 miles / 606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 5 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Milwaukee
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Milwaukee. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 311.336 miles
- 501.047 kilometers
- 270.544 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- 310.630 miles
- 499.911 kilometers
- 269.930 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 Des Moines to Milwaukee?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Milwaukee?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Milwaukee.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Milwaukee generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 156 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Milwaukee
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Milwaukee, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKE |
| ICAO Code: | KMKE |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W |