How far is New York, NY, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 1038 miles / 1670 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to New York (JFK) is 1136 miles / 1828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1037.701 miles
- 1670.017 kilometers
- 901.737 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- 1035.055 miles
- 1665.760 kilometers
- 899.438 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and New York?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to New York generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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 | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |