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How far is Lewistown, MT, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lewistown (Lewistown Municipal Airport) is 869 miles / 1399 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lewistown (LWT) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Lewistown Municipal Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Lewistown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 869.231 miles
  • 1398.892 kilometers
  • 755.341 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
  • 867.418 miles
  • 1395.975 kilometers
  • 753.766 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 Lewistown?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lewistown Municipal Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Lewistown generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Lewistown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT).

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 Lewistown Municipal Airport
City: Lewistown, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWT
ICAO Code: KLWT
Coordinates: 47°2′57″N, 109°28′1″W