DSM
Des Moines
United States
1,404 km
872 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
1,404 km
872 mi / 758 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

DSM IAD
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code DSM IAD
ICAO Code KDSM KIAD
City Des Moines Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 958 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 38.900000, -77.500000

Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 1,404 kilometers (872 miles / 758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 02:30 in Des Moines, it's 03:30 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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