How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 854 miles / 1375 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 3 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Niagara Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Niagara Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 760.593 miles
- 1224.056 kilometers
- 660.937 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- 758.647 miles
- 1220.923 kilometers
- 659.246 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 Niagara Falls?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Niagara Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Niagara Falls generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Niagara Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).
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 | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W |