How far is Baltimore, MD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 910 miles / 1465 kilometers / 791 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Baltimore (BWI) is 1025 miles / 1650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 6 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Baltimore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Baltimore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 910.164 miles
- 1464.766 kilometers
- 790.911 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- 907.984 miles
- 1461.258 kilometers
- 789.016 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 Baltimore?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Baltimore?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Baltimore generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Baltimore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).
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 | Baltimore–Washington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baltimore, MD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BWI |
| ICAO Code: | KBWI |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W |