How far is Des Moines, IA, from Muskegon, MI?
The distance between Muskegon (Muskegon County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 396 miles / 638 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Muskegon (MKG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 33 minutes.
Muskegon County Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Muskegon to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muskegon to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 396.378 miles
- 637.909 kilometers
- 344.443 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- 395.451 miles
- 636.417 kilometers
- 343.638 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 Muskegon to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Muskegon County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muskegon and Des Moines?
The time difference between Muskegon and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Muskegon.
Flight carbon footprint between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Muskegon to Des Moines generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Muskegon to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muskegon County Airport (MKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Muskegon County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muskegon, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKG |
| ICAO Code: | KMKG |
| Coordinates: | 43°10′10″N, 86°14′17″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 |