Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Arcata, CA (ACV)
Flight distance from Des Moines to Arcata (Des Moines International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 29 minutes.
Driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Arcata (ACV) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers and travel time by car is about 32 hours 16 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Arcata.
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
How far is Arcata from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Arcata. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1577.727 miles
- 2539.105 kilometers
- 1371.007 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1573.672 miles
- 2532.580 kilometers
- 1367.484 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Arcata is 2 hours. Arcata is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Arcata, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 184 kg (407 pounds).
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Des Moines (DSM) → Arcata (ACV).
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