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How far is Islip, NY, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Islip (ISP) is 1173 miles / 1887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 51 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Islip

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Islip. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1071.013 miles
  • 1723.628 kilometers
  • 930.684 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
  • 1068.272 miles
  • 1719.218 kilometers
  • 928.303 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Islip generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W