How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nantucket, MA?
The distance between Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1223 miles / 1968 kilometers / 1063 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nantucket (ACK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1392 miles / 2241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.
Nantucket Memorial Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nantucket to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantucket to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1222.896 miles
- 1968.060 kilometers
- 1062.667 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- 1219.742 miles
- 1962.984 kilometers
- 1059.926 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 Nantucket to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nantucket Memorial Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nantucket and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nantucket to Des Moines generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantucket to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nantucket Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nantucket, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACK |
| ICAO Code: | KACK |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″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 |