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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bonthe?

The distance between Bonthe (Sherbro International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5420 miles / 8723 kilometers / 4710 nautical miles.

Sherbro International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Bonthe to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5420.316 miles
  • 8723.153 kilometers
  • 4710.126 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
  • 5416.574 miles
  • 8717.130 kilometers
  • 4706.874 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 Bonthe to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Sherbro International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Bonthe to Des Moines generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bonthe to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Sherbro International Airport
City: Bonthe
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: BTE
ICAO Code: GFBN
Coordinates: 7°31′56″N, 12°31′8″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