How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4868 miles / 7834 kilometers / 4230 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4867.793 miles
• 7833.953 kilometers
• 4229.996 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

• 4862.417 miles
• 7825.302 kilometers
• 4225.325 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 Dakar to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Des Moines?

The time difference between Dakar and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Dakar to Des Moines generates about 567 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 567 kilograms equals 1 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W

Destination	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