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GRY to DSM: distance & flight time

Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) → Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport)

3,247 mi
5,225 km · 2,821 nm
6h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

3,247 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is GRY from DSM?

The flight distance from Grímsey (GRY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3,247 miles (5,225 km, 2,821 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GRY to DSM?

A nonstop flight takes about 6h 50m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Grímsey and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 5 hours behind Grímsey.

What is the cheapest way to fly from GRY to DSM?

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