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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Massena (Massena International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Massena (MSS) is 1098 miles / 1767 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Massena International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Massena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 975.941 miles
  • 1570.624 kilometers
  • 848.069 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
  • 973.520 miles
  • 1566.729 kilometers
  • 845.966 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 Massena?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Massena International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Massena International Airport (MSS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Massena generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Massena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Massena International Airport (MSS).

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 Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″W