How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hancock, MI?
The distance between Hancock (Houghton County Memorial Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 466 miles / 749 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hancock (CMX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 17 minutes.
Houghton County Memorial Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Hancock to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hancock to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 465.648 miles
- 749.388 kilometers
- 404.637 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- 465.484 miles
- 749.124 kilometers
- 404.495 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 Hancock to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Houghton County Memorial Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hancock and Des Moines?
The time difference between Hancock and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Hancock.
Flight carbon footprint between Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Hancock to Des Moines generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hancock to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Houghton County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hancock, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CMX |
| ICAO Code: | KCMX |
| Coordinates: | 47°10′6″N, 88°29′20″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 |