How far is Des Moines, IA, from Castries?

The distance between Castries (George F. L. Charles Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2725 miles / 4386 kilometers / 2368 nautical miles.

Distance from Castries to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2725.092 miles
• 4385.611 kilometers
• 2368.040 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

• 2726.861 miles
• 4388.457 kilometers
• 2369.577 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 Castries to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from George F. L. Charles Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Castries and Des Moines?

The time difference between Castries and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours behind Castries.

Flight carbon footprint between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Castries to Des Moines generates about 302 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 302 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Castries to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	George F. L. Charles Airport
City:	Castries
Country:	Saint Lucia
IATA Code:	SLU
ICAO Code:	TLPC
Coordinates:	14°1′12″N, 60°59′34″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