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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pago Pago?

The distance between Pago Pago (Pago Pago International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6220 miles / 10010 kilometers / 5405 nautical miles.

Pago Pago International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Pago Pago to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6219.798 miles
  • 10009.794 kilometers
  • 5404.856 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
  • 6224.554 miles
  • 10017.448 kilometers
  • 5408.989 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 Pago Pago to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Pago Pago International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pago Pago to Des Moines generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pago Pago to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Pago Pago International Airport
City: Pago Pago
Country: American Samoa Flag of American Samoa
IATA Code: PPG
ICAO Code: NSTU
Coordinates: 14°19′51″S, 170°42′36″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