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How far is Aberdeen from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Airport) is 3938 miles / 6338 kilometers / 3422 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Aberdeen Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Aberdeen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Aberdeen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3938.173 miles
  • 6337.874 kilometers
  • 3422.178 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
  • 3927.205 miles
  • 6320.223 kilometers
  • 3412.647 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 Des Moines to Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Aberdeen Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Aberdeen generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 989 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Aberdeen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Aberdeen Airport
City: Aberdeen
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ABZ
ICAO Code: EGPD
Coordinates: 57°12′6″N, 2°11′52″W