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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Santa Cruz das Flores?

The distance between Santa Cruz das Flores (Flores Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers / 2801 nautical miles.

Flores Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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5187
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Distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Cruz das Flores to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3223.105 miles
  • 5187.084 kilometers
  • 2800.801 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
  • 3215.000 miles
  • 5174.041 kilometers
  • 2793.758 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 Santa Cruz das Flores to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Flores Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Flores Airport (FLW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Santa Cruz das Flores to Des Moines generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Cruz das Flores to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Flores Airport
City: Santa Cruz das Flores
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FLW
ICAO Code: LPFL
Coordinates: 39°27′19″N, 31°7′53″W
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