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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 3897 miles / 6272 kilometers / 3386 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3897.100 miles
• 6271.775 kilometers
• 3386.488 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

• 3891.791 miles
• 6263.231 kilometers
• 3381.874 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kapalua Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lahaina?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Lahaina generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Lahaina

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

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	Kapalua Airport
City:	Lahaina, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	JHM
ICAO Code:	PHJH
Coordinates:	20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W