How far is Kona, HI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3915 miles / 6301 kilometers / 3402 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3915.245 miles
• 6300.976 kilometers
• 3402.255 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

• 3910.344 miles
• 6293.088 kilometers
• 3397.996 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kona International Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kona?

The time difference between Des Moines and Kona is 5 hours. Kona is 5 hours behind Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kona generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Kona

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

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	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W