How far is Des Moines, IA, from Amman?

The distance between Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6461 miles / 10398 kilometers / 5614 nautical miles.

Distance from Amman to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6460.720 miles
• 10397.521 kilometers
• 5614.212 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

• 6446.974 miles
• 10375.399 kilometers
• 5602.267 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 Amman to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Queen Alia International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Amman and Des Moines?

The time difference between Amman and Des Moines is 9 hours. Des Moines is 9 hours behind Amman.

Flight carbon footprint between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Amman to Des Moines generates about 780 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 780 kilograms equals 1 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amman to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Queen Alia International Airport
City:	Amman
Country:	Jordan
IATA Code:	AMM
ICAO Code:	OJAI
Coordinates:	31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E

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