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How far is Cat Island from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cat Island (New Bight Airport) is 1583 miles / 2548 kilometers / 1376 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – New Bight Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Cat Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1583.116 miles
  • 2547.779 kilometers
  • 1375.690 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
  • 1583.976 miles
  • 2549.163 kilometers
  • 1376.438 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 Cat Island?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to New Bight Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New Bight Airport (TBI)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Cat Island generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Cat Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and New Bight Airport (TBI).

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 New Bight Airport
City: Cat Island
Country: Bahamas Flag of Bahamas
IATA Code: TBI
ICAO Code: MYCB
Coordinates: 24°18′55″N, 75°27′8″W