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How far is Des Moines, IA, from San Juan?

The distance between San Juan (San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2279 miles / 3667 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from San Juan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2278.814 miles
  • 3667.395 kilometers
  • 1980.235 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
  • 2279.899 miles
  • 3669.142 kilometers
  • 1981.178 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 Juan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from San Juan to Des Moines generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Juan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
City: San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: SJU
ICAO Code: TJSJ
Coordinates: 18°26′21″N, 66°0′6″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