How far is Belfast from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Belfast (Belfast International Airport) is 3875 miles / 6237 kilometers / 3368 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3875.390 miles
• 6236.836 kilometers
• 3367.622 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

• 3864.643 miles
• 6219.540 kilometers
• 3358.283 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 Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Belfast International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Belfast?

The time difference between Des Moines and Belfast is 6 hours. Belfast is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Belfast International Airport (BFS)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Belfast generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 972 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Belfast International Airport (BFS).

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	Belfast International Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BFS
ICAO Code:	EGAA
Coordinates:	54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W