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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Portsmouth (Portsmouth International Airport at Pease) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Portsmouth (PSM) is 1371 miles / 2207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 55 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Portsmouth International Airport at Pease

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Distance from Des Moines to Portsmouth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.364 miles
  • 1885.127 kilometers
  • 1017.887 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
  • 1168.315 miles
  • 1880.221 kilometers
  • 1015.238 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 Portsmouth?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Portsmouth generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Portsmouth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM).

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 Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
City: Portsmouth, NH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSM
ICAO Code: KPSM
Coordinates: 43°4′40″N, 70°49′23″W