How far is Des Moines, IA, from Eau Claire, WI?
The distance between Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 255 miles / 410 kilometers / 222 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Eau Claire (EAU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 333 miles / 536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 16 minutes.
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Eau Claire to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eau Claire to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 254.942 miles
- 410.289 kilometers
- 221.538 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- 254.999 miles
- 410.380 kilometers
- 221.588 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 Eau Claire to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Eau Claire and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Eau Claire and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Eau Claire to Des Moines generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Eau Claire to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chippewa Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Eau Claire, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EAU |
| ICAO Code: | KEAU |
| Coordinates: | 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″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 |