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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Peoria, IL?

The distance between Peoria (General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 216 miles / 347 kilometers / 187 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Peoria (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 270 miles / 435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 3 minutes.

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Peoria to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 215.721 miles
  • 347.169 kilometers
  • 187.456 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
  • 215.232 miles
  • 346.382 kilometers
  • 187.031 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 Peoria to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Peoria and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Peoria and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Peoria to Des Moines generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Peoria to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport
City: Peoria, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIA
ICAO Code: KPIA
Coordinates: 40°39′51″N, 89°41′35″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