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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1017 miles / 1637 kilometers / 884 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1017
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1637
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884
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Distance from Newark to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.899 miles
  • 1636.541 kilometers
  • 883.661 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
  • 1014.305 miles
  • 1632.365 kilometers
  • 881.407 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 Newark to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Newark to Des Moines generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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

Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)

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