How far is Des Moines, IA, from Burlington, VT?
The distance between Burlington (Burlington International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers / 917 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Burlington (BTV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1212 miles / 1950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.
Burlington International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Burlington to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Burlington to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1055.777 miles
- 1699.108 kilometers
- 917.445 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- 1053.095 miles
- 1694.791 kilometers
- 915.114 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 Burlington to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Burlington International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Burlington and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Burlington to Des Moines generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Burlington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burlington, VT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BTV |
| ICAO Code: | KBTV |
| Coordinates: | 44°28′18″N, 73°9′11″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 |