How far is Quincy, IL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Quincy (Quincy Regional Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Quincy (UIN) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 36 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Quincy Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Quincy
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Quincy. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 169.818 miles
- 273.295 kilometers
- 147.568 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- 169.660 miles
- 273.042 kilometers
- 147.431 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 Quincy?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Quincy Regional Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Quincy?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Quincy generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 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 Quincy
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Quincy Regional Airport (UIN).
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 | Quincy Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quincy, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | UIN |
| ICAO Code: | KUIN |
| Coordinates: | 39°56′33″N, 91°11′40″W |