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

The distance between Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 886 miles / 1427 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ithaca (ITH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1001 miles / 1611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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886
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1427
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770
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Distance from Ithaca to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 886.475 miles
  • 1426.643 kilometers
  • 770.326 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
  • 884.174 miles
  • 1422.940 kilometers
  • 768.326 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 Ithaca to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Ithaca to Des Moines generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ithaca to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″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