How far is London from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 4202 miles / 6762 kilometers / 3651 nautical miles.

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)

• 4201.557 miles
• 6761.751 kilometers
• 3651.054 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

• 4189.937 miles
• 6743.051 kilometers
• 3640.956 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 Stansted Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and London?

The time difference between Des Moines and London is 6 hours. London is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to London generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 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 Stansted Airport (STN).

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	London Stansted Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	STN
ICAO Code:	EGSS
Coordinates:	51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E