How far is Elko, NV, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1152 miles / 1853 kilometers / 1001 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Elko (EKO) is 1299 miles / 2091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 55 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Elko Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Elko
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Elko. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1151.620 miles
- 1853.353 kilometers
- 1000.731 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- 1148.671 miles
- 1848.607 kilometers
- 998.168 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 Elko?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Elko?
The time difference between Des Moines and Elko is 2 hours. Elko is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Elko generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Elko
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).
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 | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W |