How far is Des Moines, IA, from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 14 minutes.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 770.885 miles
- 1240.618 kilometers
- 669.880 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- 768.903 miles
- 1237.429 kilometers
- 668.158 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 Buffalo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Des Moines?
The time difference between Buffalo and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Buffalo.
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Des Moines generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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 |