Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Harrisburg, PA (MDT)
Flight distance from Des Moines to Harrisburg (Des Moines International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers and travel time by car is about 17 hours 9 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Harrisburg.
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
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).
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 |
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).
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Des Moines (DSM) → Harrisburg (MDT).
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