How far is Des Moines, IA, from Scottsbluff, NE?
The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 514 miles / 827 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 583 miles / 939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.
Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Scottsbluff to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Scottsbluff to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 513.968 miles
- 827.151 kilometers
- 446.626 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- 512.636 miles
- 825.008 kilometers
- 445.468 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 Scottsbluff to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Scottsbluff and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Des Moines generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Western Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Scottsbluff, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFF |
| ICAO Code: | KBFF |
| Coordinates: | 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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 |