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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Port-au-Prince?

The distance between Port-au-Prince (Toussaint Louverture International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

Toussaint Louverture International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Port-au-Prince to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port-au-Prince to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.545 miles
  • 3254.971 kilometers
  • 1757.544 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
  • 2024.740 miles
  • 3258.503 kilometers
  • 1759.451 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 Port-au-Prince to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Toussaint Louverture International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Port-au-Prince to Des Moines generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port-au-Prince to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Toussaint Louverture International Airport
City: Port-au-Prince
Country: Haiti Flag of Haiti
IATA Code: PAP
ICAO Code: MTPP
Coordinates: 18°34′47″N, 72°17′33″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