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How far is Cockburn Town from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cockburn Town (JAGS McCartney International Airport) is 1908 miles / 3070 kilometers / 1658 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – JAGS McCartney International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Cockburn Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1907.510 miles
  • 3069.840 kilometers
  • 1657.581 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
  • 1908.511 miles
  • 3071.451 kilometers
  • 1658.451 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 Cockburn Town?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to JAGS McCartney International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Cockburn Town generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Cockburn Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT).

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 JAGS McCartney International Airport
City: Cockburn Town
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: GDT
ICAO Code: MBGT
Coordinates: 21°26′40″N, 71°8′32″W