How far is Des Moines, IA, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 21 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.701 miles
- 1430.225 kilometers
- 772.260 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- 886.472 miles
- 1426.638 kilometers
- 770.323 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 Harrisburg to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Des Moines generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |