How far is Des Moines, IA, from Islip, NY?
The distance between Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1071 miles / 1724 kilometers / 931 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islip (ISP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.
Long Island MacArthur Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Islip to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islip to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1071.013 miles
- 1723.628 kilometers
- 930.684 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- 1068.272 miles
- 1719.218 kilometers
- 928.303 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 Islip to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islip and Des Moines?
The time difference between Islip and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Islip.
Flight carbon footprint between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Islip to Des Moines generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Islip to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Long Island MacArthur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islip, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ISP |
| ICAO Code: | KISP |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″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 |