How far is Des Moines, IA, from Managua?
The distance between Managua (Augusto C. Sandino International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2074 miles / 3338 kilometers / 1802 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Managua (MGA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3004 miles / 4835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 9 minutes.
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Managua to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Managua to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2074.115 miles
- 3337.965 kilometers
- 1802.357 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- 2080.704 miles
- 3348.568 kilometers
- 1808.082 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 Managua to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Augusto C. Sandino International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Managua and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Managua to Des Moines generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Managua to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Augusto C. Sandino International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Managua |
| Country: | Nicaragua  |
| IATA Code: | MGA |
| ICAO Code: | MNMG |
| Coordinates: | 12°8′29″N, 86°10′5″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 |