How far is Des Moines, IA, from Guantánamo?

The distance between Guantánamo (Mariana Grajales Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1593 nautical miles.

Distance from Guantánamo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1833.554 miles
• 2950.819 kilometers
• 1593.315 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

• 1835.744 miles
• 2954.343 kilometers
• 1595.218 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 Guantánamo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Mariana Grajales Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guantánamo and Des Moines?

The time difference between Guantánamo and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Guantánamo.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Guantánamo to Des Moines generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guantánamo to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Mariana Grajales Airport
City:	Guantánamo
Country:	Cuba
IATA Code:	GAO
ICAO Code:	MUGT
Coordinates:	20°5′7″N, 75°9′29″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