Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Flint, MI (FNT)
Distance from Des Moines to Flint (Des Moines International Airport – Bishop International Airport) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
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How far is Flint from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Flint. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 517.843 miles
- 833.388 kilometers
- 449.994 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 516.551 miles
- 831.308 kilometers
- 448.871 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) is 1 hour 28 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Flint is 1 hour. Flint is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Flint, MI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 102 kg (224 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Bishop International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flint, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FNT |
| ICAO Code: | KFNT |
| Coordinates: | 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W |
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