How far is Des Moines, IA, from Roatan?

The distance between Roatan (Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

Distance from Roatan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1788.261 miles
• 2877.927 kilometers
• 1553.956 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

• 1793.410 miles
• 2886.214 kilometers
• 1558.431 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 Roatan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Roatan and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Roatan and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Roatan to Des Moines generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Roatan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
City:	Roatan
Country:	Honduras
IATA Code:	RTB
ICAO Code:	MHRO
Coordinates:	16°19′0″N, 86°31′22″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