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How far is Bar Harbor, ME, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bar Harbor (Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport) is 1293 miles / 2080 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bar Harbor (BHB) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 47 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Bar Harbor

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bar Harbor. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1292.507 miles
  • 2080.088 kilometers
  • 1123.158 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
  • 1289.165 miles
  • 2074.710 kilometers
  • 1120.254 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 Bar Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Bar Harbor generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 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 Bar Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport (BHB).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Hancock County–Bar Harbor Airport
City: Bar Harbor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHB
ICAO Code: KBHB
Coordinates: 44°27′0″N, 68°21′41″W