How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1082 miles / 1742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 972.295 miles
- 1564.756 kilometers
- 844.901 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- 969.877 miles
- 1560.866 kilometers
- 842.800 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |