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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) is 886 miles / 1427 kilometers / 770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ithaca (ITH) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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1427
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770
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Distance from Des Moines to Ithaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 886.475 miles
  • 1426.643 kilometers
  • 770.326 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
  • 884.174 miles
  • 1422.940 kilometers
  • 768.326 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 Ithaca?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Ithaca generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Ithaca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH).

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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″W