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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3876 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2408.576 miles
  • 3876.228 kilometers
  • 2092.996 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
  • 2414.389 miles
  • 3885.582 kilometers
  • 2098.046 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 Cartagena to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Cartagena to Des Moines generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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