How far is Des Moines, IA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1038 miles / 1670 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 5 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from New York to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1037.701 miles
- 1670.017 kilometers
- 901.737 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- 1035.055 miles
- 1665.760 kilometers
- 899.438 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 New York to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Des Moines?
The time difference between New York and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from New York to Des Moines generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | 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 |