Distance From Memphis International Airport to Des Moines Airport (MEM - DSM Distance)
The flight distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Des Moines Airport (DSM) is 491 miles. This is equivalent to 791 kilometers or 427 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.
791 kilometers is the distance from Memphis International Airport, United States to Des Moines Airport, United States.
Flight Duration between Memphis, United States and Des Moines, United States
Estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States to Des Moines Airport, Des Moines, United States is 0 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.
Time Difference Between the Airports • MEM - DSM
Time difference between Memphis (United States) and Des Moines (United States) is 0 Hours.
Current local time in Memphis is 2025-07-29, 07:45:31 CDT and time in Des Moines is 2025-07-29, 07:45:31 CDT.
Memphis International Airport to Des Moines Airport Flight Route Map - MEM to DSM Flight Path
Location of Memphis International Airport & Des Moines Airport is given below.Click the map to view Memphis to Des Moines nonstop flight path and travel direction.






















Nonstop flight route between Memphis, United States and Des Moines, United States.
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City: | Memphis |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | MEM |
ICAO Code: | KMEM |
GPS Coordinates: | Latitude: N 35° 2' 32.7'' Longitude: W 89° 58' 36'' |
Current time: | 2025-07-29, 07:45:31 CDT |
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City: | Des Moines |
Country: | United States ![]() |
IATA Code: | DSM |
ICAO Code: | KDSM |
GPS Coordinates: | Latitude: N 41° 32' 2.3'' Longitude: W 93° 39' 47.1'' |
Current time: | 2025-07-29, 07:45:31 CDT |
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