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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Key West, FL?

The distance between Key West (Key West International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Key West (EYW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 59 minutes.

Key West International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1356
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2182
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1178
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Distance from Key West to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.660 miles
  • 2181.723 kilometers
  • 1178.036 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
  • 1357.542 miles
  • 2184.753 kilometers
  • 1179.672 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 Key West to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Key West International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Key West to Des Moines generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Key West to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Key West International Airport
City: Key West, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EYW
ICAO Code: KEYW
Coordinates: 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W
Destination 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