Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Madison, WI (MSN)
Distance from Des Moines to Madison (Des Moines International Airport – Dane County Regional Airport) is 248 miles / 399 kilometers / 215 nautical miles.
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How far is Madison from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Madison. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 247.649 miles
- 398.552 kilometers
- 215.201 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 247.179 miles
- 397.795 kilometers
- 214.792 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is 58 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Madison.
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Des Moines, IA
Madison, WI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 59 kg (130 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″W |
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