How far is Des Moines, IA, from Reading, PA?
The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 928 miles / 1493 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1040 miles / 1673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.
Reading Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Reading to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reading to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.636 miles
- 1492.885 kilometers
- 806.093 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- 925.292 miles
- 1489.113 kilometers
- 804.057 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 Reading to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reading and Des Moines?
The time difference between Reading and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Reading.
Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Reading to Des Moines generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″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 |