How far is Des Moines, IA, from Saipan?

The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7005 miles / 11274 kilometers / 6087 nautical miles.

Distance from Saipan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7005.200 miles
• 11273.776 kilometers
• 6087.352 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

• 6995.352 miles
• 11257.927 kilometers
• 6078.794 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 Saipan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Saipan and Des Moines?

The time difference between Saipan and Des Moines is 16 hours. Des Moines is 16 hours behind Saipan.

Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Saipan to Des Moines generates about 856 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 856 kilograms equals 1 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saipan to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Saipan International Airport
City:	Saipan
Country:	Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code:	SPN
ICAO Code:	PGSN
Coordinates:	15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E

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