How far is Des Moines, IA, from Niagara Falls, NY?
The distance between Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 761 miles / 1224 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Niagara Falls (IAG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 855 miles / 1376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 3 minutes.
Niagara Falls International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Niagara Falls to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niagara Falls to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 760.593 miles
- 1224.056 kilometers
- 660.937 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- 758.647 miles
- 1220.923 kilometers
- 659.246 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 Niagara Falls to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Niagara Falls International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Niagara Falls and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Niagara Falls to Des Moines generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Niagara Falls to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Niagara Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAG |
| ICAO Code: | KIAG |
| Coordinates: | 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″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 |