How far is Des Moines, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 299.092 miles
- 481.342 kilometers
- 259.904 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- 298.326 miles
- 480.109 kilometers
- 259.238 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 Chicago to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Des Moines generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |