How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bluefields?
The distance between Bluefields (Bluefields Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2121 miles / 3413 kilometers / 1843 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bluefields (BEF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3217 miles / 5177 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 53 minutes.
Bluefields Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bluefields to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bluefields to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2120.542 miles
- 3412.682 kilometers
- 1842.701 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- 2126.942 miles
- 3422.982 kilometers
- 1848.262 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 Bluefields to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bluefields Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bluefields and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Bluefields and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bluefields to Des Moines generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bluefields to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bluefields Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bluefields |
| Country: | Nicaragua  |
| IATA Code: | BEF |
| ICAO Code: | MNBL |
| Coordinates: | 11°59′27″N, 83°46′26″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 |