How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3833 miles / 6168 kilometers / 3330 nautical miles.

Distance from Lima to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3832.657 miles
• 6168.064 kilometers
• 3330.488 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

• 3847.617 miles
• 6192.140 kilometers
• 3343.488 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 Lima to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lima and Des Moines?

The time difference between Lima and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lima.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Lima to Des Moines generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lima to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City:	Lima
Country:	Perú
IATA Code:	LIM
ICAO Code:	SPIM
Coordinates:	12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″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