How far is Hilo, HI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 3864 miles / 6219 kilometers / 3358 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3864.279 miles
• 6218.955 kilometers
• 3357.967 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

• 3859.521 miles
• 6211.298 kilometers
• 3353.832 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Hilo International Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Hilo?

The time difference between Des Moines and Hilo is 4 hours. Hilo is 4 hours behind Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Hilo generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Hilo

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

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	Hilo International Airport
City:	Hilo, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ITO
ICAO Code:	PHTO
Coordinates:	19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W