How far is Des Moines, IA, from Punta Cana?
The distance between Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2175 miles / 3500 kilometers / 1890 nautical miles.
Punta Cana International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Punta Cana to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Punta Cana to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2174.733 miles
- 3499.893 kilometers
- 1889.791 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- 2176.208 miles
- 3502.268 kilometers
- 1891.073 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 Punta Cana to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Punta Cana to Des Moines generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Punta Cana to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Punta Cana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Cana |
| Country: | Dominican Republic  |
| IATA Code: | PUJ |
| ICAO Code: | MDPC |
| Coordinates: | 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″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 |