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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Haines, AK?

The distance between Haines (Haines Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers / 1880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Haines (HNS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2812 miles / 4526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 33 minutes.

Haines Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Haines to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Haines to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2163.978 miles
  • 3482.585 kilometers
  • 1880.446 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
  • 2159.220 miles
  • 3474.928 kilometers
  • 1876.311 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 Haines to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Haines Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Haines Airport (HNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Haines to Des Moines generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Haines to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Haines Airport (HNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W