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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 1270 miles / 2044 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangor (BGR) is 1546 miles / 2488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 1 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Bangor International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1269.835 miles
  • 2043.601 kilometers
  • 1103.456 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
  • 1266.572 miles
  • 2038.350 kilometers
  • 1100.621 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Bangor International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Bangor generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Bangor

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

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 Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W