How far is Des Moines, IA, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers / 3379 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)

• 3888.988 miles
• 6258.720 kilometers
• 3379.438 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

• 3878.201 miles
• 6241.359 kilometers
• 3370.064 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 51 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Belfast to Des Moines generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	George Best Belfast City Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BHD
ICAO Code:	EGAC
Coordinates:	54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″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