How far is Billings, MT, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Billings (Billings Logan International Airport) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers / 696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Billings (BIL) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Billings Logan International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Billings
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Billings. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 800.386 miles
- 1288.096 kilometers
- 695.516 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- 798.598 miles
- 1285.219 kilometers
- 693.963 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 Des Moines to Billings?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Billings Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Billings?
The time difference between Des Moines and Billings is 1 hour. Billings is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Billings generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Billings
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Billings Logan International Airport (BIL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Billings Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Billings, MT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIL |
| ICAO Code: | KBIL |
| Coordinates: | 45°48′27″N, 108°32′34″W |