How far is San Rafael from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and San Rafael (San Rafael Airport) is 5478 miles / 8816 kilometers / 4760 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – San Rafael Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to San Rafael
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to San Rafael. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5477.744 miles
- 8815.574 kilometers
- 4760.029 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- 5498.191 miles
- 8848.480 kilometers
- 4777.797 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 Des Moines to San Rafael?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to San Rafael Airport is 10 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Rafael?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Rafael Airport (AFA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to San Rafael generates about 647 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 647 kilograms equals 1 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to San Rafael
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Rafael Airport (AFA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | San Rafael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Rafael |
| Country: | Argentina  |
| IATA Code: | AFA |
| ICAO Code: | SAMR |
| Coordinates: | 34°35′17″S, 68°24′14″W |