How far is Des Moines, IA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4212 miles / 6779 kilometers / 3660 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4212.177 miles
• 6778.842 kilometers
• 3660.282 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

• 4200.562 miles
• 6760.149 kilometers
• 3650.188 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 London to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Des Moines?

The time difference between London and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from London to Des Moines generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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