| Distance | Value |
|---|---|
| Driving distance: | 48.45 mi (77.97 km) |
| Line distance: | 31.96 mi (51.43 km) |
| Road time: | 52 min |
| Air distance: | 31.96 mi (51.43 km) |
| Time to flight: | 3 min |
Distance from West Des Moines city in Iowa by road in south direction from Ames, Iowa state is forty-eight miles by car. There are thirty-two miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Ames and West Des Moines will take about 52 minutes .
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| City | Ames |
| GPS Coordinates | 42° 2' 5" N -93° 37' 12"W |
| Latitude | 42.03471 |
| Longitude | -93.61994 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| City | West Des Moines |
| GPS Coordinates | 41° 34' 38" N -93° 42' 41"W |
| Latitude | 41.57721 |
| Longitude | -93.71133 |
Mileage from Ames to West Des Moines by road is 48.45 miles or 77.97 km;
There is 31.96 miles (51.43 km) between Ames and West Des Moines
The driving time between two cities is approx 52 minutes
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
| Straight line distance | 31.96 | 51.43 | 27.77 |
| Driving distance | 48.45 | 77.97 | 42.1 |
This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Ames, IA and West Des Moines, IA
How far is Ames from West Des Moines? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get West Des Moines city is by plane, so check flight duration between Ames and West Des Moines. And dont forget to look at distance from West Des Moines to Ames. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Ames to West Des Moines.
Flying time is about 3 minutes
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This flight will take about three minutes ;
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| Aircraft | Cruising speed | Time |
| Average | 510 mph | 3 min |
| Boeing 737 | 515 mph | 3 min |
| Boeing 777 | 554 mph | 3 min |
| Airbus | 515 mph | 3 min |
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