How far is Des Moines, IA, from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4682 miles / 7534 kilometers / 4068 nautical miles.

Distance from Barcelona to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4681.515 miles
• 7534.168 kilometers
• 4068.125 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

• 4669.579 miles
• 7514.959 kilometers
• 4057.753 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 Barcelona to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Des Moines?

The time difference between Barcelona and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Barcelona.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Des Moines generates about 543 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 543 kilograms equals 1 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Barcelona to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City:	Barcelona
Country:	Spain
IATA Code:	BCN
ICAO Code:	LEBL
Coordinates:	41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″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