How far is Des Moines, IA, from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3832 miles / 6168 kilometers / 3330 nautical miles.

Distance from Shannon to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3832.496 miles
• 6167.804 kilometers
• 3330.348 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

• 3821.915 miles
• 6150.776 kilometers
• 3321.154 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 Shannon to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shannon and Des Moines?

The time difference between Shannon and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind Shannon.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Shannon to Des Moines generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shannon to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Shannon Airport
City:	Shannon
Country:	Ireland
IATA Code:	SNN
ICAO Code:	EINN
Coordinates:	52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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