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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Palermo?

The distance between Palermo (Falcone Borsellino Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5271 miles / 8483 kilometers / 4580 nautical miles.

Falcone Borsellino Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Palermo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5270.955 miles
  • 8482.780 kilometers
  • 4580.335 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
  • 5258.144 miles
  • 8462.163 kilometers
  • 4569.203 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 Palermo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Falcone Borsellino Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Palermo to Des Moines generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palermo to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Falcone Borsellino Airport
City: Palermo
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: PMO
ICAO Code: LICJ
Coordinates: 38°10′33″N, 13°5′27″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