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

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

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Windsor Locks (BDL) is 1228 miles / 1977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 2 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Bradley International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Windsor Locks

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Windsor Locks. 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 Des Moines to Windsor Locks?

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

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

On average, flying from Des Moines to Windsor Locks 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 Des Moines to Windsor Locks

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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