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

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

Distance from Kona to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kona to Des Moines. 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 Kona to Des Moines?

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

What is the time difference between Kona and Des Moines?

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

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

On average, flying from Kona to Des Moines 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 Kona to Des Moines

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

Airport information

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

Destination	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