How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 24 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 824.981 miles
- 1327.678 kilometers
- 716.889 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- 822.861 miles
- 1324.267 kilometers
- 715.047 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 Rochester to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Rochester to Des Moines generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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 |