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How far is Atlantic City, NJ, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Atlantic City (Atlantic City International Airport) is 1013 miles / 1631 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Atlantic City (ACY) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 26 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Atlantic City International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Atlantic City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1013.391 miles
  • 1630.895 kilometers
  • 880.613 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
  • 1010.908 miles
  • 1626.898 kilometers
  • 878.455 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 Atlantic City?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Atlantic City International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Atlantic City generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Atlantic City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Atlantic City International Airport (ACY).

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 Atlantic City International Airport
City: Atlantic City, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACY
ICAO Code: KACY
Coordinates: 39°27′27″N, 74°34′37″W