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How far is Manchester, NH, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Manchester (Manchester–Boston Regional Airport) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Manchester (MHT) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 20 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Manchester–Boston Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Manchester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.840 miles
  • 1836.004 kilometers
  • 991.363 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
  • 1137.871 miles
  • 1831.225 kilometers
  • 988.783 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 Manchester?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Manchester–Boston Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Manchester generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Manchester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Manchester–Boston Regional Airport (MHT).

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 Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
City: Manchester, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHT
ICAO Code: KMHT
Coordinates: 42°55′57″N, 71°26′8″W