How far is Des Moines, IA, from Moab, UT?
The distance between Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moab (CNY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 1 minutes.
Canyonlands Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Moab to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moab to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.965 miles
- 1403.291 kilometers
- 757.717 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- 869.944 miles
- 1400.039 kilometers
- 755.960 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 Moab to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Canyonlands Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moab and Des Moines?
The time difference between Moab and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Moab.
Flight carbon footprint between Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Moab to Des Moines generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Moab to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Canyonlands Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moab, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CNY |
| ICAO Code: | KCNY |
| Coordinates: | 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″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 |