Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 708 miles / 1140 kilometers / 615 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 38 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Des Moines International Airport

Distance arrow
708
Miles
Distance arrow
1140
Kilometers
Distance arrow
615
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Sheridan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 708.170 miles
  • 1139.689 kilometers
  • 615.383 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
  • 706.523 miles
  • 1137.038 kilometers
  • 613.952 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 Sheridan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Des Moines generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″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