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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5071 miles / 8161 kilometers / 4406 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5070.719 miles
  • 8160.531 kilometers
  • 4406.334 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
  • 5057.793 miles
  • 8139.729 kilometers
  • 4395.102 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 Rome to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Rome to Des Moines generates about 593 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 593 kilograms equals 1 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination 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