How far is Des Moines, IA, from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3143 miles / 5059 kilometers / 2731 nautical miles.
Keflavík International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3143.210 miles
- 5058.506 kilometers
- 2731.375 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- 3135.120 miles
- 5045.487 kilometers
- 2724.345 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 Reykjavik to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Des Moines generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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 |