How far is Baton Rouge, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 41 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Baton Rouge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 771.328 miles
- 1241.333 kilometers
- 670.266 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- 772.846 miles
- 1243.775 kilometers
- 671.585 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 Baton Rouge?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baton Rouge?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Baton Rouge.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Baton Rouge generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Baton Rouge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).
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 | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BTR |
| ICAO Code: | KBTR |
| Coordinates: | 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W |