How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kearney, NE?
The distance between Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kearney (EAR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 43 minutes.
Kearney Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kearney to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kearney to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.269 miles
- 457.487 kilometers
- 247.023 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- 283.582 miles
- 456.380 kilometers
- 246.426 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 Kearney to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kearney Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kearney and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kearney to Des Moines 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 Kearney to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W |
| Destination | 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 |