How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bloomington, IL?
The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 259 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.
Central Illinois Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bloomington to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloomington to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 258.614 miles
- 416.198 kilometers
- 224.729 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- 258.031 miles
- 415.261 kilometers
- 224.223 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 Bloomington to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Bloomington and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bloomington to Des Moines generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Illinois Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bloomington, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BMI |
| ICAO Code: | KBMI |
| Coordinates: | 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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 |