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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 341 miles / 548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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249
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Distance from Brookings to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brookings to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.324 miles
  • 401.248 kilometers
  • 216.656 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
  • 249.188 miles
  • 401.028 kilometers
  • 216.538 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 Brookings to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brookings and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Brookings and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Brookings to Des Moines generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W