How far is Marquette, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Marquette (Sawyer International Airport) is 456 miles / 734 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Marquette (MQT) is 599 miles / 964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 0 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sawyer International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Marquette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Marquette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.307 miles
- 734.355 kilometers
- 396.520 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- 455.908 miles
- 733.713 kilometers
- 396.173 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 Marquette?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sawyer International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Marquette?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sawyer International Airport (MQT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Marquette generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Marquette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sawyer International Airport (MQT).
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 | Sawyer International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Marquette, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MQT |
| ICAO Code: | KSAW |
| Coordinates: | 46°21′12″N, 87°23′43″W |