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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 2 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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910
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1465
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791
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Distance from Baltimore to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 910.164 miles
  • 1464.766 kilometers
  • 790.911 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
  • 907.984 miles
  • 1461.258 kilometers
  • 789.016 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 Baltimore to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Des Moines generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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