How far is Des Moines, IA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers / 896 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 54 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 1031.257 miles
- 1659.647 kilometers
- 896.138 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- 1028.620 miles
- 1655.403 kilometers
- 893.846 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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 337 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |
Airlines flying from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)
| Delta Air Lines |