How far is Moab, UT, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Moab (CNY) is 1012 miles / 1628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 2 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Moab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Moab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.965 miles
- 1403.291 kilometers
- 757.717 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- 869.944 miles
- 1400.039 kilometers
- 755.960 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 Moab?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Moab?
The time difference between Des Moines and Moab is 1 hour. Moab is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Moab generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Moab
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).
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 | Canyonlands Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moab, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNY |
| ICAO Code: | KCNY |
| Coordinates: | 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W |