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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Luanda?

The distance between Luanda (Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7497 miles / 12066 kilometers / 6515 nautical miles.

Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Luanda to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7497.203 miles
  • 12065.579 kilometers
  • 6514.892 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
  • 7495.572 miles
  • 12062.953 kilometers
  • 6513.474 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 Luanda to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Luanda to Des Moines generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luanda to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
City: Luanda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: LAD
ICAO Code: FNLU
Coordinates: 8°51′30″S, 13°13′52″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W