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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rotterdam?

The distance between Rotterdam (Rotterdam The Hague Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4351 miles / 7002 kilometers / 3781 nautical miles.

Rotterdam The Hague Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Rotterdam to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4350.686 miles
  • 7001.750 kilometers
  • 3780.643 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
  • 4338.640 miles
  • 6982.365 kilometers
  • 3770.175 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 Rotterdam to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Rotterdam to Des Moines generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rotterdam to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Rotterdam The Hague Airport
City: Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: RTM
ICAO Code: EHRD
Coordinates: 51°57′24″N, 4°26′13″E
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