How far is Des Moines, IA, from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 963 miles / 1550 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 28 minutes.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Athens to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 769.764 miles
- 1238.814 kilometers
- 668.906 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- 769.435 miles
- 1238.285 kilometers
- 668.620 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 Athens to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Des Moines?
The time difference between Athens and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Athens to Des Moines generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″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 |