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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 3885 miles / 6252 kilometers / 3376 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3884.733 miles
  • 6251.872 kilometers
  • 3375.741 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
  • 3879.814 miles
  • 6243.956 kilometers
  • 3371.466 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kamuela generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W