How far is Portland, ME, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1196 miles / 1925 kilometers / 1039 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Portland (PWM) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 35 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Des Moines to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1195.980 miles
- 1924.743 kilometers
- 1039.278 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- 1192.876 miles
- 1919.748 kilometers
- 1036.581 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 Portland?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Portland generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 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 Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
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 | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |