How far is Akron, OH, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Akron (CAK) is 702 miles / 1130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 5 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Akron–Canton Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Akron
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Akron. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 637.612 miles
- 1026.138 kilometers
- 554.070 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- 635.984 miles
- 1023.517 kilometers
- 552.655 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 Akron?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Akron–Canton Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Akron?
The time difference between Des Moines and Akron is 1 hour. Akron is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Akron generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 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 Akron
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Akron–Canton Airport (CAK).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Akron–Canton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Akron, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAK |
| ICAO Code: | KCAK |
| Coordinates: | 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″W |