How far is Jacksonville, NC, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Jacksonville (Albert J Ellis Airport) is 986 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Jacksonville (OAJ) is 1201 miles / 1933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 52 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Albert J Ellis Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Jacksonville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Jacksonville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 986.433 miles
- 1587.509 kilometers
- 857.187 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- 984.972 miles
- 1585.159 kilometers
- 855.917 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 Jacksonville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Jacksonville?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Jacksonville generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Jacksonville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ).
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 | Albert J Ellis Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jacksonville, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OAJ |
| ICAO Code: | KOAJ |
| Coordinates: | 34°49′45″N, 77°36′43″W |