How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3539 miles / 5696 kilometers / 3076 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3539.451 miles
- 5696.194 kilometers
- 3075.699 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- 3530.786 miles
- 5682.250 kilometers
- 3068.169 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 Ponta Delgada to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Des Moines generates about 399 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 399 kilograms equals 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″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 |