How far is Bora Bora from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 5445 miles / 8763 kilometers / 4732 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – Bora Bora Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bora Bora
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bora Bora. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5445.193 miles
- 8763.188 kilometers
- 4731.743 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- 5454.329 miles
- 8777.891 kilometers
- 4739.682 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 Des Moines to Bora Bora?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bora Bora?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bora Bora generates about 642 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 642 kilograms equals 1 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to Bora Bora
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Bora Bora Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bora Bora |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | BOB |
| ICAO Code: | NTTB |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W |