How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers / 926 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bridgeport (BDR) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 56 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bridgeport
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bridgeport. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1065.762 miles
- 1715.178 kilometers
- 926.122 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- 1063.017 miles
- 1710.760 kilometers
- 923.737 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 Des Moines to Bridgeport?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bridgeport?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bridgeport generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Bridgeport
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Sikorsky Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bridgeport, CT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BDR |
| ICAO Code: | KBDR |
| Coordinates: | 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W |