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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Springfield, MO?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield–Branson National Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 296 miles / 477 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SGF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.

Springfield–Branson National Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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296
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Distance from Springfield to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.199 miles
  • 476.686 kilometers
  • 257.390 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
  • 296.655 miles
  • 477.420 kilometers
  • 257.786 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 Springfield to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Springfield–Branson National Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Springfield and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Springfield to Des Moines generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield–Branson National Airport (SGF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Springfield–Branson National Airport
City: Springfield, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGF
ICAO Code: KSGF
Coordinates: 37°14′44″N, 93°23′18″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