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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 771 miles / 1241 kilometers / 670 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 14 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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771
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1241
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670
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Distance from Buffalo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 770.885 miles
  • 1240.618 kilometers
  • 669.880 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
  • 768.903 miles
  • 1237.429 kilometers
  • 668.158 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 Buffalo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Des Moines generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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