How far is Omaha, NE, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Omaha (Eppley Airfield) is 117 miles / 188 kilometers / 102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Omaha (OMA) is 142 miles / 228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Eppley Airfield
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Distance from Des Moines to Omaha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Omaha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 116.980 miles
- 188.260 kilometers
- 101.652 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- 116.686 miles
- 187.787 kilometers
- 101.397 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 Omaha?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Eppley Airfield is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Omaha?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Eppley Airfield (OMA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Omaha generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 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 Omaha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Eppley Airfield (OMA).
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 | Eppley Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Omaha, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OMA |
| ICAO Code: | KOMA |
| Coordinates: | 41°18′11″N, 95°53′38″W |