How far is Des Moines, IA, from Allentown, PA?
The distance between Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Allentown (ABE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 32 minutes.
Lehigh Valley International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Allentown to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Allentown to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.482 miles
- 1531.262 kilometers
- 826.815 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- 949.058 miles
- 1527.361 kilometers
- 824.709 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 Allentown to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Allentown and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Allentown to Des Moines generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Allentown to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″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 |