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How far is Lanai City, HI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lanai City (Lanai Airport) is 3919 miles / 6307 kilometers / 3405 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Lanai Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Lanai City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3918.802 miles
  • 6306.700 kilometers
  • 3405.346 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
  • 3913.501 miles
  • 6298.169 kilometers
  • 3400.739 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 Lanai City?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lanai Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lanai Airport (LNY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Lanai City generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Lanai City

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lanai Airport
City: Lanai City, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNY
ICAO Code: PHNY
Coordinates: 20°47′8″N, 156°57′3″W