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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Braunschweig?

The distance between Braunschweig (Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4548 miles / 7320 kilometers / 3952 nautical miles.

Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Braunschweig to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4548.319 miles
  • 7319.809 kilometers
  • 3952.381 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
  • 4535.700 miles
  • 7299.502 kilometers
  • 3941.416 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 Braunschweig to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Braunschweig to Des Moines generates about 526 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 526 kilograms equals 1 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Braunschweig to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Braunschweig Wolfsburg Airport
City: Braunschweig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BWE
ICAO Code: EDVE
Coordinates: 52°19′9″N, 10°33′21″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