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Flight distance & time
Des Moines International Airport → Chicago Midway International Airport
DSMMDW
- Distance
- 491 km · 305 mi
- Flight time
- 01h 21m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 44 kg
This Des Moines International Airport → Chicago Midway International Airport route is 491 km (305 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 01h 21m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 44 kg.
See the reverse route: Chicago Midway International Airport → Des Moines International Airport
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- FromDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines, Iowa
- ToMDWChicago Midway International AirportChicago, Illinois
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Common questions
Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport FAQ
How far is Des Moines International Airport from Chicago Midway International Airport?
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are 491 km (305 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport?
A direct DSM–MDW flight covers the distance in about 01h 21m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the DSM–MDW route is roughly 44 kg.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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