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How far is Bahia Blanca from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bahia Blanca (Comandante Espora Airport) is 5868 miles / 9444 kilometers / 5100 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Comandante Espora Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Bahia Blanca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5868.453 miles
  • 9444.360 kilometers
  • 5099.546 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
  • 5888.777 miles
  • 9477.067 kilometers
  • 5117.207 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 Bahia Blanca?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Comandante Espora Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Comandante Espora Airport (BHI)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Bahia Blanca generates about 699 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 699 kilograms equals 1 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Bahia Blanca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Comandante Espora Airport (BHI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Comandante Espora Airport
City: Bahia Blanca
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: BHI
ICAO Code: SAZB
Coordinates: 38°43′30″S, 62°10′9″W