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How far is Des Moines, IA, from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5395 miles / 8683 kilometers / 4688 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5395.263 miles
  • 8682.834 kilometers
  • 4688.356 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
  • 5409.059 miles
  • 8705.036 kilometers
  • 4700.344 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 São Paulo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Des Moines generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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