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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kamuela, HI?

The distance between Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3885 miles / 6252 kilometers / 3376 nautical miles.

Waimea-Kohala Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kamuela to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3884.733 miles
  • 6251.872 kilometers
  • 3375.741 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
  • 3879.814 miles
  • 6243.956 kilometers
  • 3371.466 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 Kamuela to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Waimea-Kohala Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kamuela to Des Moines generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kamuela to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″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