Flight Time from Des Moines to Omaha
The flight from Des Moines to Omaha covers about 123 mi and takes roughly 44 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Des Moines and Omaha are about 123 mi (198 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 160 mi (258 km), a drive of about 2 hr 52 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 44 min.
| Straight-line distance | 123 mi / 198 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 160 mi / 258 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 52 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 44 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $20 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.434, -94.778 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Des Moines to Omaha is about 123 mi (198 km) in a straight line, and roughly 160 mi (258 km) by road.