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

The distance between Honolulu (Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3947 miles / 6353 kilometers / 3430 nautical miles.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Honolulu to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3947.290 miles
  • 6352.547 kilometers
  • 3430.101 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
  • 3941.722 miles
  • 6343.586 kilometers
  • 3425.263 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 Honolulu to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Honolulu to Des Moines generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Honolulu to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
City: Honolulu, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNL
ICAO Code: PHNL
Coordinates: 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″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