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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Oranjestad?

The distance between Oranjestad (Queen Beatrix International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2457 miles / 3953 kilometers / 2135 nautical miles.

Queen Beatrix International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Oranjestad to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2456.539 miles
  • 3953.416 kilometers
  • 2134.674 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
  • 2460.577 miles
  • 3959.915 kilometers
  • 2138.183 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 Oranjestad to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Queen Beatrix International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Oranjestad to Des Moines generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Oranjestad to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Queen Beatrix International Airport
City: Oranjestad
Country: Aruba Flag of Aruba
IATA Code: AUA
ICAO Code: TNCA
Coordinates: 12°30′5″N, 70°0′54″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W