How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bucharest?
The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5437 miles / 8749 kilometers / 4724 nautical miles.
Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bucharest to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bucharest to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5436.503 miles
- 8749.204 kilometers
- 4724.192 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- 5422.372 miles
- 8726.461 kilometers
- 4711.912 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 Bucharest to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bucharest to Des Moines generates about 641 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 641 kilograms equals 1 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bucharest to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Aurel Vlaicu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucharest |
| Country: | Romania  |
| IATA Code: | BBU |
| ICAO Code: | LRBS |
| Coordinates: | 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E |
| 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 |