How far is Des Moines, IA, from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6147 miles / 9892 kilometers / 5341 nautical miles.

Distance from Accra to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6146.562 miles
• 9891.932 kilometers
• 5341.216 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

• 6141.875 miles
• 9884.390 kilometers
• 5337.144 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 Accra to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Des Moines?

The time difference between Accra and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind Accra.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Accra to Des Moines generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Accra to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Kotoka International Airport
City:	Accra
Country:	Ghana
IATA Code:	ACC
ICAO Code:	DGAA
Coordinates:	5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″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