How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hilo, HI?

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3864 miles / 6219 kilometers / 3358 nautical miles.

Distance from Hilo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3864.279 miles
• 6218.955 kilometers
• 3357.967 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

• 3859.521 miles
• 6211.298 kilometers
• 3353.832 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 Hilo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Hilo and Des Moines?

The time difference between Hilo and Des Moines is 4 hours. Des Moines is 4 hours ahead of Hilo.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Hilo to Des Moines generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hilo to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Hilo International Airport
City:	Hilo, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ITO
ICAO Code:	PHTO
Coordinates:	19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″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