Chicago to Des Moines
Distance480 km298 miles · 259 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 1 h 5 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 266° at departure
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- To
- Des Moines International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · short-haul
Questions
How far is Chicago from Des Moines by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Des Moines International Airport is 480 km (298 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
About 1 h 5 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Chicago heading west (266°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Toronto700 km
- Chicago to Atlanta976 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,719 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Chicago to London6,344 km
Routes to Des Moines
- Toronto to Des Moines1,171 km
- Atlanta to Des Moines1,195 km
- New York to Des Moines1,665 km
- Los Angeles to Des Moines2,324 km
- Mexico City to Des Moines2,510 km
- London to Des Moines6,725 km
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