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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Windsor Locks, CT?

The distance between Windsor Locks (Bradley International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1082 miles / 1742 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windsor Locks (BDL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1228 miles / 1977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 57 minutes.

Bradley International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Windsor Locks to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1082.163 miles
  • 1741.573 kilometers
  • 940.374 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
  • 1079.352 miles
  • 1737.049 kilometers
  • 937.931 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 Windsor Locks to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Bradley International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Windsor Locks to Des Moines generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windsor Locks to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Bradley International Airport
City: Windsor Locks, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDL
ICAO Code: KBDL
Coordinates: 41°56′20″N, 72°40′59″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