How far is Belfast from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers / 3379 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)

• 3888.988 miles
• 6258.720 kilometers
• 3379.438 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

• 3878.201 miles
• 6241.359 kilometers
• 3370.064 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 George Best Belfast City Airport is 7 hours and 51 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Belfast generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

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	George Best Belfast City Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BHD
ICAO Code:	EGAC
Coordinates:	54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W