How far is Salina, KS, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 284 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Salina (SLN) is 367 miles / 590 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Salina Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Salina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Salina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 283.502 miles
- 456.253 kilometers
- 246.357 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- 283.287 miles
- 455.907 kilometers
- 246.170 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 Salina?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salina?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Salina generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 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 Salina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).
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 | Salina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salina, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLN |
| ICAO Code: | KSLN |
| Coordinates: | 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W |