Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Harrisburg, PA (MDT)
Distance from Des Moines to Harrisburg (Des Moines International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
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How far is Harrisburg from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Harrisburg. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 888.701 miles
- 1430.225 kilometers
- 772.260 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- 886.472 miles
- 1426.638 kilometers
- 770.323 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 Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Harrisburg is 1 hour. Harrisburg is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Harrisburg, PA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 143 kg (314 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 | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |
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