Flight Time from Ankeny to West Des Moines
The flight from Ankeny to West Des Moines covers about 12 mi and takes roughly 31 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Ankeny and West Des Moines are about 12 mi (19 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 17 mi (27 km), a drive of about 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 12 mi / 19 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 17 mi / 27 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.653, -93.659 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Ankeny to West Des Moines is about 12 mi (19 km) in a straight line, and roughly 17 mi (27 km) by road.