How far is Minot, ND, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 596 miles / 958 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Minot (MOT) is 821 miles / 1322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Minot International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Minot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Minot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 595.561 miles
- 958.462 kilometers
- 517.528 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- 595.125 miles
- 957.761 kilometers
- 517.150 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 Minot?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Minot International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Minot?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Minot International Airport (MOT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Minot generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Minot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Minot International Airport (MOT).
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 | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W |