How far is Galway from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 3814 miles / 6139 kilometers / 3315 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3814.499 miles
• 6138.841 kilometers
• 3314.709 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

• 3803.958 miles
• 6121.877 kilometers
• 3305.549 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Galway Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Galway?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Galway generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 955 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Galway

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

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	Galway Airport
City:	Galway
Country:	Ireland
IATA Code:	GWY
ICAO Code:	EICM
Coordinates:	53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W