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

The distance between Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3903 miles / 6281 kilometers / 3391 nautical miles.

Kalaupapa Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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6281
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3391
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Distance from Kalaupapa to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3902.537 miles
  • 6280.524 kilometers
  • 3391.212 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
  • 3897.123 miles
  • 6271.812 kilometers
  • 3386.508 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 Kalaupapa to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kalaupapa Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kalaupapa to Des Moines generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kalaupapa to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″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