How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ponce?

The distance between Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2278 miles / 3667 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

Distance from Ponce to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2278.354 miles
• 3666.655 kilometers
• 1979.835 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

• 2279.694 miles
• 3668.813 kilometers
• 1981.000 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 Ponce to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Mercedita International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponce and Des Moines?

The time difference between Ponce and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours behind Ponce.

Flight carbon footprint between Mercedita International Airport (PSE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Ponce to Des Moines generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponce to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Mercedita International Airport
City:	Ponce
Country:	Puerto Rico
IATA Code:	PSE
ICAO Code:	TJPS
Coordinates:	18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″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