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How far is Trenton, NJ, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Trenton (Trenton–Mercer Airport) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Trenton (TTN) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 24 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Trenton–Mercer Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Trenton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.681 miles
  • 1591.127 kilometers
  • 859.140 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
  • 986.187 miles
  • 1587.114 kilometers
  • 856.973 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 Trenton?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Trenton–Mercer Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Trenton generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Trenton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN).

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 Trenton–Mercer Airport
City: Trenton, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TTN
ICAO Code: KTTN
Coordinates: 40°16′36″N, 74°48′48″W