How far is Erie, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 697 miles / 1121 kilometers / 605 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie (ERI) is 762 miles / 1226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 18 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Erie International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Erie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Erie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 696.705 miles
- 1121.238 kilometers
- 605.420 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- 694.898 miles
- 1118.330 kilometers
- 603.850 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 Erie?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Erie International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Erie?
The time difference between Des Moines and Erie is 1 hour. Erie is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Erie International Airport (ERI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Erie generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Erie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Erie International Airport (ERI).
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 | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W |