How far is Des Moines, IA, from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6632 miles / 10673 kilometers / 5763 nautical miles.

Distance from Baghdad to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6632.180 miles
• 10673.459 kilometers
• 5763.207 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

• 6617.844 miles
• 10650.387 kilometers
• 5750.749 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 Baghdad to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Des Moines generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Baghdad International Airport
City:	Baghdad
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	BGW
ICAO Code:	ORBI
Coordinates:	33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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