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How far is Congo Town from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Congo Town (South Andros Airport) is 1514 miles / 2436 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – South Andros Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Congo Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1513.623 miles
  • 2435.941 kilometers
  • 1315.303 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
  • 1514.915 miles
  • 2438.019 kilometers
  • 1316.425 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 Congo Town?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to South Andros Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Andros Airport (TZN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Congo Town generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Congo Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and South Andros Airport (TZN).

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 South Andros Airport
City: Congo Town
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TZN
ICAO Code: MYAK
Coordinates: 24°9′31″N, 77°35′23″W