How far is Boston, MA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 1165 miles / 1875 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Boston (BOS) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 46 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Logan International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Boston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Boston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1165.330 miles
- 1875.417 kilometers
- 1012.644 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- 1162.296 miles
- 1870.534 kilometers
- 1010.008 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 Boston?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Logan International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Boston?
The time difference between Des Moines and Boston is 1 hour. Boston is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Logan International Airport (BOS)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Boston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Boston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Logan International Airport (BOS).
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 | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |