How far is Monroe, LA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) is 629 miles / 1012 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Monroe (MLU) is 784 miles / 1262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 21 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Monroe Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Monroe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Monroe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 628.645 miles
- 1011.706 kilometers
- 546.277 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- 629.816 miles
- 1013.590 kilometers
- 547.295 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 Monroe?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Monroe Regional Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Monroe?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Monroe generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 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 Monroe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU).
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 | Monroe Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Monroe, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MLU |
| ICAO Code: | KMLU |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″W |