How far is Des Moines, IA, from Quincy, IL?
The distance between Quincy (Quincy Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Quincy (UIN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.
Quincy Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Quincy to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quincy to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 169.818 miles
- 273.295 kilometers
- 147.568 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- 169.660 miles
- 273.042 kilometers
- 147.431 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 Quincy to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Quincy Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Quincy and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Quincy to Des Moines generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Quincy to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Quincy Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quincy, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | UIN |
| ICAO Code: | KUIN |
| Coordinates: | 39°56′33″N, 91°11′40″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 |