Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Albany, NY (ALB)
Distance from Des Moines to Albany (Des Moines International Airport – Albany International Airport) is 1021 miles / 1644 kilometers / 887 nautical miles.
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How far is Albany from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Albany. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1021.289 miles
- 1643.605 kilometers
- 887.476 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1018.635 miles
- 1639.334 kilometers
- 885.169 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Albany International Airport (ALB) is 2 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Albany is 1 hour. Albany is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Albany, NY
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 152 kg (335 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |
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