How far is Seattle, WA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1464 miles / 2357 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle (BFI) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 0 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Des Moines to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1464.370 miles
- 2356.675 kilometers
- 1272.503 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- 1460.728 miles
- 2350.814 kilometers
- 1269.338 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Seattle?
The time difference between Des Moines and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Seattle generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
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 | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |