How far is Des Moines, IA, from Elmira, NY?
The distance between Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elmira (ELM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 7 minutes.
Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Elmira to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elmira to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 865.164 miles
- 1392.346 kilometers
- 751.807 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- 862.917 miles
- 1388.730 kilometers
- 749.854 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 Elmira to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elmira and Des Moines?
The time difference between Elmira and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Elmira.
Flight carbon footprint between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Elmira to Des Moines generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elmira to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Elmira Corning Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elmira, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ELM |
| ICAO Code: | KELM |
| Coordinates: | 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″W |
| Destination | 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 |