How far is Des Moines, IA, from Midland, TX?
The distance between Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Midland (MAF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 984 miles / 1583 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 24 minutes.
Midland International Air and Space Port – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Midland to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Midland to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 812.685 miles
- 1307.890 kilometers
- 706.204 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- 813.128 miles
- 1308.602 kilometers
- 706.589 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 Midland to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Midland International Air and Space Port to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Midland and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Midland to Des Moines generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Midland to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Midland International Air and Space Port |
|---|---|
| City: | Midland, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MAF |
| ICAO Code: | KMAF |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″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 |