Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Grand Canyon, AZ (GCN)
Distance from Des Moines to Grand Canyon (Des Moines International Airport – Grand Canyon National Park Airport) is 1068 miles / 1718 kilometers / 928 nautical miles.
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How far is Grand Canyon from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Grand Canyon. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1067.502 miles
- 1717.978 kilometers
- 927.634 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- 1065.480 miles
- 1714.724 kilometers
- 925.877 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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) is 2 hours 31 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Grand Canyon is 2 hours. Grand Canyon is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Grand Canyon, AZ
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 155 kg (342 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 | Grand Canyon National Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Canyon, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GCN |
| ICAO Code: | KGCN |
| Coordinates: | 35°57′8″N, 112°8′49″W |
Des Moines to Grand Canyon flight path
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN).
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