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How far is Brunswick, GA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Brunswick (Brunswick Golden Isles Airport) is 980 miles / 1577 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Brunswick (BQK) is 1174 miles / 1890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 29 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

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980
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1577
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852
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Distance from Des Moines to Brunswick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.957 miles
  • 1577.088 kilometers
  • 851.559 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
  • 979.939 miles
  • 1577.059 kilometers
  • 851.544 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 Brunswick?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Brunswick generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Brunswick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
City: Brunswick, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BQK
ICAO Code: KBQK
Coordinates: 31°15′31″N, 81°27′59″W