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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 10220 miles / 16447 kilometers / 8881 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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10220
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16447
Kilometers
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8881
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
19 h 50 min
CO2 emission
1 336 kg

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Distance from Plaisance to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10219.827 miles
  • 16447.217 kilometers
  • 8880.786 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
  • 10218.195 miles
  • 16444.590 kilometers
  • 8879.368 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 Plaisance to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 19 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Des Moines generates about 1 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 336 kilograms equals 2 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
City: Plaisance
Country: Mauritius Flag of Mauritius
IATA Code: MRU
ICAO Code: FIMP
Coordinates: 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″E
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