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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Brize Norton?

The distance between Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4139 miles / 6661 kilometers / 3597 nautical miles.

RAF Brize Norton – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Brize Norton to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4139.192 miles
  • 6661.384 kilometers
  • 3596.860 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
  • 4127.756 miles
  • 6642.979 kilometers
  • 3586.921 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 Brize Norton to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from RAF Brize Norton to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Brize Norton to Des Moines generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 044 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brize Norton to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin RAF Brize Norton
City: Brize Norton
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BZZ
ICAO Code: EGVN
Coordinates: 51°45′0″N, 1°35′1″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