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How far is Augusta, ME, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Augusta (Augusta State Airport) is 1221 miles / 1966 kilometers / 1061 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Augusta (AUG) is 1470 miles / 2366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 38 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Augusta State Airport

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1221
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1966
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1061
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Distance from Des Moines to Augusta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1221.356 miles
  • 1965.582 kilometers
  • 1061.329 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
  • 1218.206 miles
  • 1960.512 kilometers
  • 1058.592 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 Augusta?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Augusta State Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Augusta State Airport (AUG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Augusta generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Augusta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Augusta State Airport (AUG).

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 Augusta State Airport
City: Augusta, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AUG
ICAO Code: KAUG
Coordinates: 44°19′14″N, 69°47′50″W