How far is Midland, TX, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Midland (MAF) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Midland International Air and Space Port
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Distance from Des Moines to Midland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Midland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 812.685 miles
- 1307.890 kilometers
- 706.204 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- 813.128 miles
- 1308.602 kilometers
- 706.589 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 Midland?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Midland?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Midland generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Midland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF).
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 | Midland International Air and Space Port |
|---|---|
| City: | Midland, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MAF |
| ICAO Code: | KMAF |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″W |