How far is Des Moines, IA, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5400 miles / 8690 kilometers / 4692 nautical miles.

Distance from São Paulo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5399.570 miles
• 8689.765 kilometers
• 4692.098 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

• 5413.464 miles
• 8712.126 kilometers
• 4704.172 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 São Paulo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Des Moines?

The time difference between São Paulo and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours behind São Paulo.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Des Moines generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City:	São Paulo
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	CGH
ICAO Code:	SBSP
Coordinates:	23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″W

Destination	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W