How far is Havana from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Havana (Playa Baracoa Airport) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Havana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1427.495 miles
• 2297.331 kilometers
• 1240.460 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

• 1429.971 miles
• 2301.316 kilometers
• 1242.611 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 Havana?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Playa Baracoa Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Havana?

The time difference between Des Moines and Havana is 1 hour. Havana is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Havana generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Havana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB).

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	Playa Baracoa Airport
City:	Havana
Country:	Cuba
IATA Code:	UPB
ICAO Code:	MUPB
Coordinates:	23°1′58″N, 82°34′45″W