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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Presque Isle, ME?

The distance between Presque Isle (Presque Isle International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Presque Isle (PQI) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1571 miles / 2529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 52 minutes.

Presque Isle International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Presque Isle to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.548 miles
  • 2118.779 kilometers
  • 1144.049 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
  • 1313.279 miles
  • 2113.518 kilometers
  • 1141.208 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 Presque Isle to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Presque Isle International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Presque Isle to Des Moines generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Presque Isle to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Presque Isle International Airport
City: Presque Isle, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PQI
ICAO Code: KPQI
Coordinates: 46°41′20″N, 68°2′41″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