How far is Des Moines, IA, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3875 miles / 6237 kilometers / 3368 nautical miles.

Distance from Belfast to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3875.390 miles
• 6236.836 kilometers
• 3367.622 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

• 3864.643 miles
• 6219.540 kilometers
• 3358.283 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 Belfast to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Des Moines?

The time difference between Belfast and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind Belfast.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Belfast to Des Moines generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 972 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Belfast International Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BFS
ICAO Code:	EGAA
Coordinates:	54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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