How far is Des Moines, IA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5413 miles / 8711 kilometers / 4703 nautical miles.

Distance from Papeete to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5412.523 miles
• 8710.611 kilometers
• 4703.354 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

• 5422.499 miles
• 8726.666 kilometers
• 4712.023 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 Papeete to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Papeete and Des Moines?

The time difference between Papeete and Des Moines is 4 hours. Des Moines is 4 hours ahead of Papeete.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Papeete to Des Moines generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Faa'a International Airport
City:	Papeete
Country:	French Polynesia
IATA Code:	PPT
ICAO Code:	NTAA
Coordinates:	17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″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