How far is Des Moines, IA, from Crescent City, CA?
The distance between Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Crescent City (CEC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1991 miles / 3204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 45 minutes.
Del Norte County Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Crescent City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Crescent City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1574.072 miles
- 2533.223 kilometers
- 1367.831 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1569.987 miles
- 2526.650 kilometers
- 1364.282 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Crescent City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Del Norte County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Crescent City and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Del Norte County Airport (CEC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Crescent City to Des Moines generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Crescent City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Del Norte County Airport (CEC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Del Norte County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Crescent City, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CEC |
| ICAO Code: | KCEC |
| Coordinates: | 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |