How far is Des Moines, IA, from Macon, GA?
The distance between Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Macon (MCN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 0 minutes.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Macon to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Macon to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 821.970 miles
- 1322.832 kilometers
- 714.272 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- 821.984 miles
- 1322.855 kilometers
- 714.285 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 Macon to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Macon and Des Moines?
The time difference between Macon and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Macon.
Flight carbon footprint between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Macon to Des Moines generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Macon to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Middle Georgia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Macon, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCN |
| ICAO Code: | KMCN |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W |
| Destination | 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 |