The driving distance from Des Moines International Airport to Forbes Field is:
257 miles / 414 km
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Driving distance from DSM to FOE
The total driving distance from DSM to FOE is 257 miles or 414 kilometers.
Your trip begins at Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa. It ends at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas.
If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from DSM to FOE so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.
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Des Moines International Airport
IATA: DSMICAO: KDSM
FAA: DSM
City: Des Moines
State: Iowa
Zip code: 50321
Country: United States
Category: airports
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Forbes Field
IATA: FOEICAO: KFOE
FAA: FOE
City: Topeka
State: Kansas
Zip code: 66619
Country: United States
Category: airports
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