Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Arcata, CA (ACV)
Distance from Des Moines to Arcata (Des Moines International Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.
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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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) is 3 hours 29 minutes.
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 173 kg (381 pounds).
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 |
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