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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Liverpool?

The distance between Liverpool (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4039 miles / 6500 kilometers / 3510 nautical miles.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Liverpool to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4039.147 miles
  • 6500.377 kilometers
  • 3509.923 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
  • 4027.942 miles
  • 6482.344 kilometers
  • 3500.186 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 Liverpool to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Liverpool to Des Moines generates about 461 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 461 kilograms equals 1 017 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Liverpool to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Liverpool John Lennon Airport
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LPL
ICAO Code: EGGP
Coordinates: 53°20′0″N, 2°50′58″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