How far is Des Moines, IA, from Helsinki?
The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4609 miles / 7418 kilometers / 4005 nautical miles.
Helsinki Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Helsinki to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helsinki to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4609.052 miles
- 7417.550 kilometers
- 4005.156 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- 4595.949 miles
- 7396.463 kilometers
- 3993.770 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 Helsinki to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Helsinki to Des Moines generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Helsinki to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″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 |