How far is Des Moines, IA, from Minot, ND?
The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 596 miles / 958 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 21 minutes.
Minot International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Minot to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minot to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 595.561 miles
- 958.462 kilometers
- 517.528 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- 595.125 miles
- 957.761 kilometers
- 517.150 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 Minot to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minot and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Minot to Des Moines generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″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 |