How far is Des Moines, IA, from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5337 miles / 8588 kilometers / 4637 nautical miles.

Distance from Freetown to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5336.566 miles
• 8588.370 kilometers
• 4637.349 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

• 5332.559 miles
• 8581.922 kilometers
• 4633.867 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 Freetown to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Freetown and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Freetown to Des Moines generates about 628 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 628 kilograms equals 1 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Lungi International Airport
City:	Freetown
Country:	Sierra Leone
IATA Code:	FNA
ICAO Code:	GFLL
Coordinates:	8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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