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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Oklahoma City, OK?

The distance between Oklahoma City (Will Rogers World Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 474 miles / 763 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 549 miles / 883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 40 minutes.

Will Rogers World Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Oklahoma City to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oklahoma City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 474.215 miles
  • 763.175 kilometers
  • 412.082 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
  • 474.631 miles
  • 763.844 kilometers
  • 412.443 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 Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Will Rogers World Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Oklahoma City and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Oklahoma City to Des Moines generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oklahoma City to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Will Rogers World Airport
City: Oklahoma City, OK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OKC
ICAO Code: KOKC
Coordinates: 35°23′35″N, 97°36′2″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W