How far is Des Moines, IA, from Manhattan, KS?
The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers / 199 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 49 minutes.
Manhattan Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Manhattan to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Manhattan to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 229.056 miles
- 368.629 kilometers
- 199.044 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- 228.944 miles
- 368.450 kilometers
- 198.947 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 Manhattan to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Manhattan and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Manhattan and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Manhattan to Des Moines generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Manhattan to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Manhattan Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Manhattan, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHK |
| ICAO Code: | KMHK |
| Coordinates: | 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″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 |