How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bradford, PA?
The distance between Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers / 675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bradford (BFD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 863 miles / 1389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 26 minutes.
Bradford Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bradford to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bradford to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 776.633 miles
- 1249.869 kilometers
- 674.875 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- 774.618 miles
- 1246.627 kilometers
- 673.125 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 Bradford to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bradford Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bradford and Des Moines?
The time difference between Bradford and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Bradford.
Flight carbon footprint between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bradford to Des Moines generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bradford to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bradford Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bradford, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFD |
| ICAO Code: | KBFD |
| Coordinates: | 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″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 |