How far is Allentown, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Allentown (ABE) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Allentown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Allentown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.482 miles
- 1531.262 kilometers
- 826.815 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- 949.058 miles
- 1527.361 kilometers
- 824.709 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 Des Moines to Allentown?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Allentown?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Allentown generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Allentown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Lehigh Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Allentown, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABE |
| ICAO Code: | KABE |
| Coordinates: | 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W |