How far is Des Moines, IA, from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4641 miles / 7468 kilometers / 4032 nautical miles.

Distance from Geneva to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4640.503 miles
• 7468.165 kilometers
• 4032.487 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

• 4628.099 miles
• 7448.203 kilometers
• 4021.708 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 Geneva to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Geneva and Des Moines?

The time difference between Geneva and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Geneva.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Geneva to Des Moines generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Geneva Airport
City:	Geneva
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	GVA
ICAO Code:	LSGG
Coordinates:	46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E

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