How far is Des Moines, IA, from Liberia?
The distance between Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2187 miles / 3519 kilometers / 1900 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liberia (LIR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3139 miles / 5051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 59 minutes.
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Liberia to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liberia to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2186.818 miles
- 3519.343 kilometers
- 1900.293 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- 2193.918 miles
- 3530.769 kilometers
- 1906.463 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 Liberia to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liberia and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Liberia to Des Moines generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 527 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberia to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liberia |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | LIR |
| ICAO Code: | MRLB |
| Coordinates: | 10°35′35″N, 85°32′39″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 |