There are
1,140 mi
from Stamford, CT to Des Moines, IA
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours 13 mins to go from Stamford, Connecticut to Des Moines, Iowa.
The flight distance (direct flight from Stamford, CT to Des Moines, IA) is 1,039.71 mi.
1,140 mi = 1.61 kms