How far is Des Moines, IA, from Portland, ME?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1196 miles / 1925 kilometers / 1039 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1411 miles / 2271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 32 minutes.
Portland International Jetport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1195.980 miles
- 1924.743 kilometers
- 1039.278 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- 1192.876 miles
- 1919.748 kilometers
- 1036.581 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 Portland to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Des Moines?
The time difference between Portland and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Portland to Des Moines generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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 |