How far is Des Moines, IA, from Madison, WI?
The distance between Madison (Dane County Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 248 miles / 399 kilometers / 215 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Madison (MSN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 306 miles / 492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 3 minutes.
Dane County Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Madison to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madison to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 247.649 miles
- 398.552 kilometers
- 215.201 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- 247.179 miles
- 397.795 kilometers
- 214.792 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 Madison to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Dane County Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madison and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Madison to Des Moines generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Madison to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Dane County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madison, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSN |
| ICAO Code: | KMSN |
| Coordinates: | 43°8′23″N, 89°20′15″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 |