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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Plattsburgh, NY?

The distance between Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1041 miles / 1676 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Plattsburgh (PBG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1184 miles / 1905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 7 minutes.

Plattsburgh International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Plattsburgh to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1041.221 miles
  • 1675.683 kilometers
  • 904.796 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
  • 1038.591 miles
  • 1671.451 kilometers
  • 902.511 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 Plattsburgh to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Plattsburgh International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Plattsburgh to Des Moines generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Plattsburgh to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W
Destination 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