How far is Bloomington, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) is 259 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bloomington (BMI) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Central Illinois Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bloomington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bloomington. 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 Des Moines to Bloomington?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bloomington?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Bloomington.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bloomington 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 Des Moines to Bloomington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI).
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 | 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 |