How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kingston?
The distance between Kingston (Norman Manley International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1908 miles / 3071 kilometers / 1658 nautical miles.
Norman Manley International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kingston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kingston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1908.000 miles
- 3070.629 kilometers
- 1658.007 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- 1911.226 miles
- 3075.819 kilometers
- 1660.810 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 Kingston to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Norman Manley International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kingston and Des Moines?
The time difference between Kingston and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Kingston.
Flight carbon footprint between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kingston to Des Moines generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kingston to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Norman Manley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kingston |
| Country: | Jamaica  |
| IATA Code: | KIN |
| ICAO Code: | MKJP |
| Coordinates: | 17°56′8″N, 76°47′14″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 |