How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1016 miles / 1635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 913.930 miles
- 1470.828 kilometers
- 794.183 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- 911.642 miles
- 1467.145 kilometers
- 792.195 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 Lancaster to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Des Moines generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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 |