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How far is Highfill, AR, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Highfill (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers / 316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Highfill (XNA) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 32 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Northwest Arkansas National Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Highfill

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 363.946 miles
  • 585.714 kilometers
  • 316.260 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
  • 364.526 miles
  • 586.648 kilometers
  • 316.765 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 Highfill?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Northwest Arkansas National Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Highfill?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Highfill.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Highfill generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 173 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 Highfill

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).

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 Northwest Arkansas National Airport
City: Highfill, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XNA
ICAO Code: KXNA
Coordinates: 36°16′54″N, 94°18′24″W