How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kirksville, MO?
The distance between Kirksville (Kirksville Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 115 miles / 186 kilometers / 100 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirksville (IRK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 141 miles / 227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 21 minutes.
Kirksville Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kirksville to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirksville to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 115.396 miles
- 185.712 kilometers
- 100.277 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- 115.432 miles
- 185.770 kilometers
- 100.308 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 Kirksville to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kirksville Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirksville and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Kirksville and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kirksville to Des Moines 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 Kirksville to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirksville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirksville, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IRK |
| ICAO Code: | KIRK |
| Coordinates: | 40°5′36″N, 92°32′41″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 |