How far is Des Moines, IA, from Akron, OH?
The distance between Akron (Akron–Canton Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 638 miles / 1026 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Akron (CAK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 703 miles / 1131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 6 minutes.
Akron–Canton Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Akron to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akron to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 637.612 miles
- 1026.138 kilometers
- 554.070 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- 635.984 miles
- 1023.517 kilometers
- 552.655 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 Akron to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Akron–Canton Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Akron and Des Moines?
The time difference between Akron and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Akron.
Flight carbon footprint between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Akron to Des Moines generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Akron to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Akron–Canton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Akron, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAK |
| ICAO Code: | KCAK |
| Coordinates: | 40°54′57″N, 81°26′31″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 |