How far is Des Moines, IA, from Guatemala City?
The distance between Guatemala City (La Aurora International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1866 miles / 3002 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Guatemala City (GUA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 19 minutes.
La Aurora International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Guatemala City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guatemala City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1865.551 miles
- 3002.313 kilometers
- 1621.119 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- 1871.567 miles
- 3011.996 kilometers
- 1626.348 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 Guatemala City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from La Aurora International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Guatemala City and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Guatemala City to Des Moines generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Guatemala City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | La Aurora International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guatemala City |
| Country: | Guatemala  |
| IATA Code: | GUA |
| ICAO Code: | MGGT |
| Coordinates: | 14°34′59″N, 90°31′38″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 |