How far is Des Moines, IA, from Apia?

The distance between Apia (Faleolo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6260 miles / 10075 kilometers / 5440 nautical miles.

Distance from Apia to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Apia to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6260.221 miles
• 10074.850 kilometers
• 5439.984 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 6264.567 miles
• 10081.843 kilometers
• 5443.760 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Apia to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Faleolo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Apia and Des Moines?

The time difference between Apia and Des Moines is 19 hours. Des Moines is 19 hours behind Apia.

Flight carbon footprint between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Apia to Des Moines generates about 752 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 752 kilograms equals 1 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Apia to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Faleolo International Airport
City:	Apia
Country:	Samoa
IATA Code:	APW
ICAO Code:	NSFA
Coordinates:	13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W

Destination	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W