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How far is Eau Claire, WI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) is 255 miles / 410 kilometers / 222 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 332 miles / 535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 14 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Eau Claire

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 254.942 miles
  • 410.289 kilometers
  • 221.538 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
  • 254.999 miles
  • 410.380 kilometers
  • 221.588 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 Eau Claire?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Eau Claire?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Eau Claire.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Eau Claire generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 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 Eau Claire

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W