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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4064 miles / 6541 kilometers / 3532 nautical miles.

Leeds Bradford Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Leeds to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4064.423 miles
  • 6541.054 kilometers
  • 3531.887 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
  • 4053.128 miles
  • 6522.877 kilometers
  • 3522.072 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 Leeds to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Leeds to Des Moines generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 024 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leeds to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Leeds Bradford Airport
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LBA
ICAO Code: EGNM
Coordinates: 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″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