How far is Key West, FL, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Key West (Key West International Airport) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers / 1178 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Key West (EYW) is 1721 miles / 2769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 49 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Key West International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Key West
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Key West. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1355.660 miles
- 2181.723 kilometers
- 1178.036 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- 1357.542 miles
- 2184.753 kilometers
- 1179.672 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 Key West?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Key West International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Key West?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Key West International Airport (EYW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Key West generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 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 Key West
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Key West International Airport (EYW).
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 | Key West International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Key West, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EYW |
| ICAO Code: | KEYW |
| Coordinates: | 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W |