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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tarija?

The distance between Tarija (Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4721 miles / 7597 kilometers / 4102 nautical miles.

Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Tarija to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4720.522 miles
  • 7596.943 kilometers
  • 4102.021 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
  • 4737.035 miles
  • 7623.518 kilometers
  • 4116.371 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 Tarija to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tarija to Des Moines generates about 548 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 548 kilograms equals 1 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarija to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (TJA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Capitán Oriel Lea Plaza Airport
City: Tarija
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: TJA
ICAO Code: SLTJ
Coordinates: 21°33′20″S, 64°42′4″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