How far is Des Moines, IA, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers / 2201 nautical miles.

Distance from Thule to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2532.868 miles
• 4076.256 kilometers
• 2201.002 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

• 2528.296 miles
• 4068.899 kilometers
• 2197.029 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 Thule to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Thule and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Thule to Des Moines generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Thule Air Base
City:	Thule
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	THU
ICAO Code:	BGTL
Coordinates:	76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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