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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 284 miles / 456 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 367 miles / 591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 41 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Salina to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.502 miles
  • 456.253 kilometers
  • 246.357 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
  • 283.287 miles
  • 455.907 kilometers
  • 246.170 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 Salina to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Salina and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Salina and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Salina to Des Moines generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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