How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 10 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia 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)- 981.153 miles
- 1579.012 kilometers
- 852.598 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- 978.694 miles
- 1575.055 kilometers
- 850.462 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Philadelphia generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).
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 | Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNE |
| ICAO Code: | KPNE |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W |