How far is Sioux Falls, SD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) is 211 miles / 340 kilometers / 184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is 291 miles / 468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 23 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sioux Falls Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sioux Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sioux Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 211.315 miles
- 340.078 kilometers
- 183.628 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- 211.101 miles
- 339.734 kilometers
- 183.441 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 Sioux Falls?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sioux Falls?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Sioux Falls.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sioux Falls generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 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 Sioux Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).
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 | Sioux Falls Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FSD |
| ICAO Code: | KFSD |
| Coordinates: | 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W |