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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Highfill, AR?

The distance between Highfill (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers / 316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Highfill (XNA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 32 minutes.

Northwest Arkansas National Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Highfill to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 363.946 miles
  • 585.714 kilometers
  • 316.260 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
  • 364.526 miles
  • 586.648 kilometers
  • 316.765 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 Highfill to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Highfill and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Highfill and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Highfill to Des Moines generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Northwest Arkansas National Airport
City: Highfill, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XNA
ICAO Code: KXNA
Coordinates: 36°16′54″N, 94°18′24″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