Distance from Hempstead (Town) to Des Moines by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Hempstead (Town) (NY) to Des Moines (IA) is 1041 miles or 1676 kilometers or 904 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Hempstead (Town) to Des Moines is 1140 miles (1836 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 99 miles or 160 km.

Flight distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Hempstead (Town) and Des Moines is 1041 miles or 1676 km.
The nearest airport to Hempstead (Town), is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Des Moines, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Hempstead (Town) to Des Moines?

Flight time from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA is 2 hours 23 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Hempstead (Town) to Des Moines Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Hempstead (Town), NY and Des Moines, IA
This map shows the distance from Hempstead (Town), NY, Usa to Des Moines, IA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Hempstead (Town), New York to Des Moines, Iowa is displayed below.

Driving distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA

The driving distance from Hempstead (Town), New York to Des Moines, Iowa is 1140 miles or 1836 km.
The total driving distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA is 1140 miles or 1836 kilometers. Your trip begins in Hempstead (Town), New York. It ends in Des Moines, Iowa.
The driving distance from Hempstead (Town), New York to Des Moines, Iowa is approximately 1140 miles (1836 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA

How long is the drive from Hempstead (Town), NY to Des Moines, IA?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Hempstead (Town) to Des Moines take?
Hempstead (Town) and Des Moines are 21 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Hempstead (Town) and Des Moines

Time difference between Hempstead (Town) (NY) and Des Moines (IA) is 1 Hours.
Des Moines time is 1 Hours behind Hempstead (Town).

Current local time in Hempstead (Town)Current local time in Des Moines
2025-12-19, 20:40:09 EST2025-12-19, 19:40:09 CST
How Far is it Between Hempstead (Town) New York, USA and Des Moines Iowa, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Hempstead (Town), NY and Des Moines, IA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1140 mi 1836 km 989.98 nmi
Straight line distance 1041 mi 1676 km 904 nmi
Difference 99 mi 160 km 85 nmi

Hempstead (Town) Details

Hempstead (Town) is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 38' 2.3'' Longitude: W 73° 36' 32.8''
Latitude40.63396
Longitude-73.6091
StateNew York
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Des Moines Details

Des Moines is located in Iowa, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 34' 21.3'' Longitude: W 93° 36' 36.9''
Latitude41.57259
Longitude-93.61024
StateIowa
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Hempstead (Town), NY and Des Moines, IA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 38 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 41 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 7 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 30 minutes