How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4474 miles / 7200 kilometers / 3888 nautical miles.

Distance from Sal to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4473.785 miles
• 7199.859 kilometers
• 3887.613 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

• 4468.585 miles
• 7191.490 kilometers
• 3883.094 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 Sal to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sal and Des Moines?

The time difference between Sal and Des Moines is 5 hours. Des Moines is 5 hours behind Sal.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Sal to Des Moines generates about 516 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 516 kilograms equals 1 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City:	Sal
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	SID
ICAO Code:	GVAC
Coordinates:	16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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