How far is Des Moines, IA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1090 miles / 1754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 9 minutes.
Northeast Philadelphia Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 981.153 miles
- 1579.012 kilometers
- 852.598 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- 978.694 miles
- 1575.055 kilometers
- 850.462 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 Philadelphia to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Des Moines generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PNE |
| ICAO Code: | KPNE |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″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 |