BNA
Nashville
United States
853 km
530 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
853 km
530 mi / 460 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA DSM
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code BNA DSM
ICAO Code KBNA KDSM
City Nashville Des Moines
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 599 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 41.500000, -93.700000

Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 07:01 in Nashville, it's 07:01 in Des Moines.

The return flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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