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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 1414 miles / 2275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 39 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Des Moines International Airport

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1196
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1925
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1039
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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.

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 Flag of 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 Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W