How far is Hancock, MI, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Hancock (Houghton County Memorial Airport) is 466 miles / 749 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Hancock (CMX) is 613 miles / 987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Houghton County Memorial Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Hancock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Hancock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 465.648 miles
- 749.388 kilometers
- 404.637 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- 465.484 miles
- 749.124 kilometers
- 404.495 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 Hancock?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Houghton County Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hancock?
The time difference between Des Moines and Hancock is 1 hour. Hancock is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Hancock generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 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 Hancock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX).
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 | Houghton County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hancock, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CMX |
| ICAO Code: | KCMX |
| Coordinates: | 47°10′6″N, 88°29′20″W |