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How far is Valdivia from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Valdivia (Pichoy Airport) is 5734 miles / 9229 kilometers / 4983 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Pichoy Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Valdivia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5734.436 miles
  • 9228.679 kilometers
  • 4983.088 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
  • 5756.201 miles
  • 9263.707 kilometers
  • 5002.002 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 Valdivia?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Pichoy Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pichoy Airport (ZAL)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Valdivia generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Valdivia

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

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 Pichoy Airport
City: Valdivia
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: ZAL
ICAO Code: SCVD
Coordinates: 39°39′0″S, 73°5′9″W