How far is Salt Cay from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Salt Cay (Salt Cay Airport) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers / 1661 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – Salt Cay Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Salt Cay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Salt Cay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1911.234 miles
- 3075.834 kilometers
- 1660.817 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- 1912.283 miles
- 3077.521 kilometers
- 1661.728 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 Salt Cay?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Salt Cay Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Salt Cay?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salt Cay Airport (SLX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Salt Cay generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to Salt Cay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Salt Cay Airport (SLX).
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 | Salt Cay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Cay |
| Country: | Turks and Caicos Islands  |
| IATA Code: | SLX |
| ICAO Code: | MBSY |
| Coordinates: | 21°19′58″N, 71°11′59″W |