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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1082 miles / 1742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 972.295 miles
  • 1564.756 kilometers
  • 844.901 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
  • 969.877 miles
  • 1560.866 kilometers
  • 842.800 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W