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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7643 miles / 12300 kilometers / 6642 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7642.942 miles
  • 12300.122 kilometers
  • 6641.535 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
  • 7630.168 miles
  • 12279.565 kilometers
  • 6630.435 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 Guangzhou to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Des Moines generates about 947 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 947 kilograms equals 2 087 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W