Minneapolis to Des Moines flight distance & time (MSP-DSM)
How far is Minneapolis from Des Moines by plane? The great circle distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 374 km / 202 nm, about 46m flight time, with an initial heading of 186° (S).
| From | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP), Minneapolis, US |
|---|---|
| To | Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Des Moines, US |
| Distance | 374 km · 202 nm · 232 mi |
| Initial heading | 186° (S) |
Airlines on this route
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MSP to DSM nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Mil Mi-1 | 205 nm / 380 km |
| Aeronca C-2 | 207 nm / 383 km |
| Fieseler Fi 156 Storch | 208 nm / 385 km |
| AVRO 626 / Prefect | 208 nm / 385 km |
| SARO, Saunders-Roe W.14 Skeeter | 210 nm / 389 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-17 / Yak-17 | 213 nm / 394 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-17 / Yak-17 | 213 nm / 394 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-26 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| EKW, Eidgen H | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-25 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Kawasaki KH-4 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Hughes / McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Hughes / McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Hughes / McDonnell Douglas / Boeing AH-64 Apache | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Caudron G.4 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Polikarpow / Polikarpov Po-2 / U-2 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Technische Hochschule Braunschweig (Technical University) LF1 Zaunk | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Technoavia (Interavia) SP-91 / I-3 / E-3 | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-56 (H-37 / CH-37 Mojave) | 216 nm / 400 km |
| Piper J-3 Cub / L-4 Grasshopper | 217 nm / 402 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Minneapolis from Des Moines?
- The great circle distance between Minneapolis and Des Moines is 374 km (202 nm / 232 mi).
- How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
- A direct flight from MSP to DSM takes about 46m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.