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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4913 miles / 7906 kilometers / 4269 nautical miles.

Brasília International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Brasília to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4912.555 miles
  • 7905.991 kilometers
  • 4268.894 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
  • 4923.937 miles
  • 7924.309 kilometers
  • 4278.785 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 Brasília to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Brasília to Des Moines generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brasília to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″W
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