How far is Des Moines, IA, from Elko, NV?
The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1152 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1001 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1295 miles / 2084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 55 minutes.
Elko Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Elko to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elko to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1151.620 miles
- 1853.353 kilometers
- 1000.731 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- 1148.671 miles
- 1848.607 kilometers
- 998.168 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 Elko to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elko and Des Moines?
The time difference between Elko and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Elko.
Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Elko to Des Moines generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W |
| Destination | 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 |