How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Salvador?
The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2640 miles / 4249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 51 minutes.
El Salvador International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from San Salvador to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1954.396 miles
- 3145.295 kilometers
- 1698.323 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- 1960.735 miles
- 3155.498 kilometers
- 1703.832 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 San Salvador to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between San Salvador and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from San Salvador to Des Moines generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | El Salvador International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Salvador |
| Country: | El Salvador  |
| IATA Code: | SAL |
| ICAO Code: | MSLP |
| Coordinates: | 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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 |