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How far is Elmira, NY, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Elmira (ELM) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 6 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Elmira Corning Regional Airport

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865
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1392
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752
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Distance from Des Moines to Elmira

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Elmira. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 865.164 miles
  • 1392.346 kilometers
  • 751.807 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
  • 862.917 miles
  • 1388.730 kilometers
  • 749.854 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 Elmira?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Elmira Corning Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Elmira generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Elmira

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″W