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How far is Newark, NJ, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark (EWR) is 1107 miles / 1781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 36 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.899 miles
  • 1636.541 kilometers
  • 883.661 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
  • 1014.305 miles
  • 1632.365 kilometers
  • 881.407 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Newark generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W

Airlines flying from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark (EWR)

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