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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4288 miles / 6900 kilometers / 3726 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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4288
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6900
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3726
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Distance from Lisbon to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4287.734 miles
  • 6900.439 kilometers
  • 3725.939 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
  • 4277.098 miles
  • 6883.322 kilometers
  • 3716.697 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 Lisbon to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Des Moines generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 086 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W
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