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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rabat?

The distance between Rabat (Rabat–Salé Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4580 miles / 7370 kilometers / 3980 nautical miles.

Rabat–Salé Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Rabat to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4579.534 miles
  • 7370.045 kilometers
  • 3979.506 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
  • 4569.031 miles
  • 7353.142 kilometers
  • 3970.379 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 Rabat to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Rabat–Salé Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Rabat to Des Moines generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rabat to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Rabat–Salé Airport
City: Rabat
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RBA
ICAO Code: GMME
Coordinates: 34°3′5″N, 6°45′5″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