How far is Des Moines, IA, from Abu Dhabi?
The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7461 miles / 12008 kilometers / 6484 nautical miles.
Abu Dhabi International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7461.173 miles
- 12007.593 kilometers
- 6483.582 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- 7448.188 miles
- 11986.697 kilometers
- 6472.299 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 Abu Dhabi to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 029 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | AUH |
| ICAO Code: | OMAA |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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 |