How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dodge City, KS?
The distance between Dodge City (Dodge City Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dodge City (DDC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 521 miles / 839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 39 minutes.
Dodge City Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Dodge City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dodge City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 424.827 miles
- 683.693 kilometers
- 369.165 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- 424.409 miles
- 683.021 kilometers
- 368.802 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 Dodge City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Dodge City Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dodge City and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Dodge City and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Dodge City to Des Moines generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dodge City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Dodge City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dodge City, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DDC |
| ICAO Code: | KDDC |
| Coordinates: | 37°45′48″N, 99°57′56″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 |