How far is Muskegon, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Muskegon (Muskegon County Airport) is 396 miles / 638 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Muskegon (MKG) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Muskegon County Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Muskegon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Muskegon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 396.378 miles
- 637.909 kilometers
- 344.443 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- 395.451 miles
- 636.417 kilometers
- 343.638 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 Muskegon?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Muskegon County Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Muskegon?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Muskegon County Airport (MKG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Muskegon generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 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 Muskegon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Muskegon County Airport (MKG).
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 | Muskegon County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muskegon, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MKG |
| ICAO Code: | KMKG |
| Coordinates: | 43°10′10″N, 86°14′17″W |