How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bloemfontain?
The distance between Bloemfontain (Bram Fischer International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9013 miles / 14505 kilometers / 7832 nautical miles.
Bram Fischer International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Bloemfontain to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bloemfontain to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9012.960 miles
- 14504.953 kilometers
- 7832.048 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- 9014.965 miles
- 14508.180 kilometers
- 7833.790 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 Bloemfontain to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bram Fischer International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bloemfontain and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Bloemfontain to Des Moines generates about 1 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 149 kilograms equals 2 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bloemfontain to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bram Fischer International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bloemfontain |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | BFN |
| ICAO Code: | FABL |
| Coordinates: | 29°5′33″S, 26°18′8″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 |