How far is Athens, GA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (AHN) is 961 miles / 1547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Athens. 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 Des Moines to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Athens?
The time difference between Des Moines and Athens is 1 hour. Athens is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Athens 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 Des Moines to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |