How far is Des Moines, IA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 335 miles / 539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 24 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.337 miles
- 493.001 kilometers
- 266.199 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- 305.545 miles
- 491.727 kilometers
- 265.512 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 Chicago to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Des Moines generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |