How far is Des Moines, IA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3902 miles / 6280 kilometers / 3391 nautical miles.

Distance from Glasgow to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3902.355 miles
• 6280.232 kilometers
• 3391.054 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

• 3891.510 miles
• 6262.778 kilometers
• 3381.630 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 Glasgow to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Des Moines generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Glasgow Airport
City:	Glasgow
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	GLA
ICAO Code:	EGPF
Coordinates:	55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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