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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Salvador?

The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5141 miles / 8273 kilometers / 4467 nautical miles.

Salvador International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Salvador to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5140.852 miles
  • 8273.400 kilometers
  • 4467.278 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
  • 5149.178 miles
  • 8286.799 kilometers
  • 4474.513 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 Salvador to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Salvador to Des Moines generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salvador to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Salvador International Airport
City: Salvador
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SSA
ICAO Code: SBSV
Coordinates: 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″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