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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Brussels?

The distance between Brussels (Brussels Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4393 miles / 7070 kilometers / 3817 nautical miles.

Brussels Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Brussels to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4393.007 miles
  • 7069.860 kilometers
  • 3817.419 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
  • 4380.901 miles
  • 7050.377 kilometers
  • 3806.899 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 Brussels to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Brussels Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Brussels to Des Moines generates about 506 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 506 kilograms equals 1 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brussels to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W