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How far is London from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 4209 miles / 6773 kilometers / 3657 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4208.506 miles
  • 6772.934 kilometers
  • 3657.092 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
  • 4196.884 miles
  • 6754.229 kilometers
  • 3646.992 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to London City Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to London generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 064 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E