How far is Des Moines, IA, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 40 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1165.330 miles
- 1875.417 kilometers
- 1012.644 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- 1162.296 miles
- 1870.534 kilometers
- 1010.008 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 Boston to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Des Moines?
The time difference between Boston and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Boston to Des Moines generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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 |