How far is Des Moines, IA, from Philipsburg?
The distance between Philipsburg (Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2424 miles / 3900 kilometers / 2106 nautical miles.
Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Philipsburg to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philipsburg to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2423.586 miles
- 3900.383 kilometers
- 2106.038 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- 2424.282 miles
- 3901.503 kilometers
- 2106.643 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 Philipsburg to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philipsburg and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Philipsburg to Des Moines generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Philipsburg to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philipsburg |
| Country: | Netherlands Antilles  |
| IATA Code: | SXM |
| ICAO Code: | TNCM |
| Coordinates: | 18°2′27″N, 63°6′32″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 |