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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 3911 miles / 6295 kilometers / 3399 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3911.242 miles
• 6294.533 kilometers
• 3398.776 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

• 3905.827 miles
• 6285.819 kilometers
• 3394.070 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Molokai Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Molokai?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Molokai generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Molokai

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

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	Molokai Airport
City:	Molokai, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MKK
ICAO Code:	PHMK
Coordinates:	21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W