How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6387 miles / 10279 kilometers / 5550 nautical miles.

Distance from Cairo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6387.124 miles
• 10279.080 kilometers
• 5550.259 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

• 6373.867 miles
• 10257.745 kilometers
• 5538.739 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 Cairo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Des Moines?

The time difference between Cairo and Des Moines is 8 hours. Des Moines is 8 hours behind Cairo.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Cairo to Des Moines generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Cairo International Airport
City:	Cairo
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	CAI
ICAO Code:	HECA
Coordinates:	30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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