DSM
Des Moines
United States
1,636 km
1,016 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
1,636 km
1,016 mi / 883 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

DSM EWR
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code DSM EWR
ICAO Code KDSM KEWR
City Des Moines Newark
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 958 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 40.690000, -74.170000

Des Moines (DSM) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 1,636 kilometers (1,016 miles / 883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:02 in Des Moines, it's 05:02 in Newark.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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