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

The distance between Massena (Massena International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massena (MSS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1099 miles / 1768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 3 minutes.

Massena International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Massena to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 975.941 miles
  • 1570.624 kilometers
  • 848.069 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
  • 973.520 miles
  • 1566.729 kilometers
  • 845.966 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 Massena to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Massena International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massena International Airport (MSS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Massena to Des Moines generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Massena International Airport (MSS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″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