How far is Des Moines, IA, from Basseterre?
The distance between Basseterre (Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2478 miles / 3988 kilometers / 2154 nautical miles.
Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Basseterre to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Basseterre to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2478.247 miles
- 3988.352 kilometers
- 2153.538 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- 2479.129 miles
- 3989.772 kilometers
- 2154.304 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 Basseterre to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Basseterre and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Basseterre to Des Moines generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Basseterre to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Basseterre |
| Country: | Saint Kitts and Nevis  |
| IATA Code: | SKB |
| ICAO Code: | TKPK |
| Coordinates: | 17°18′40″N, 62°43′7″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 |