How far is Des Moines, IA, from Port of Spain?
The distance between Port of Spain (Piarco International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2896 miles / 4660 kilometers / 2516 nautical miles.
Piarco International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Port of Spain to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port of Spain to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2895.572 miles
- 4659.971 kilometers
- 2516.183 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- 2898.728 miles
- 4665.051 kilometers
- 2518.926 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 of Spain to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Piarco International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port of Spain and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Piarco International Airport (POS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Port of Spain to Des Moines generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Port of Spain to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Piarco International Airport (POS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Piarco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port of Spain |
| Country: | Trinidad and Tobago  |
| IATA Code: | POS |
| ICAO Code: | TTPP |
| Coordinates: | 10°35′43″N, 61°20′13″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 |