How far is Des Moines, IA, from London?

The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4202 miles / 6762 kilometers / 3651 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)

• 4201.557 miles
• 6761.751 kilometers
• 3651.054 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

• 4189.937 miles
• 6743.051 kilometers
• 3640.956 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 Stansted Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 27 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 Stansted Airport (STN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from London to Des Moines generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 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 Stansted Airport (STN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	London Stansted Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	STN
ICAO Code:	EGSS
Coordinates:	51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E

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