How far is Crescent City, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 1574 miles / 2533 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Crescent City (CEC) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Del Norte County Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Crescent City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Crescent City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1574.072 miles
- 2533.223 kilometers
- 1367.831 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- 1569.987 miles
- 2526.650 kilometers
- 1364.282 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 Crescent City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Crescent City?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Crescent City generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Crescent City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).
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 | Del Norte County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Crescent City, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CEC |
| ICAO Code: | KCEC |
| Coordinates: | 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W |