How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 889 miles / 1430 kilometers / 772 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 17 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Harrisburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Harrisburg. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Harrisburg?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Harrisburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Harrisburg generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 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 Harrisburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).
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 | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |