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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Puerto Plata?

The distance between Puerto Plata (Gregorio Luperón International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2022 miles / 3254 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

Gregorio Luperón International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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3254
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1757
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Distance from Puerto Plata to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.004 miles
  • 3254.101 kilometers
  • 1757.074 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
  • 2023.471 miles
  • 3256.461 kilometers
  • 1758.348 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 Puerto Plata to Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Gregorio Luperón International Airport
City: Puerto Plata
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: POP
ICAO Code: MDPP
Coordinates: 19°45′28″N, 70°34′11″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