How far is Des Moines, IA, from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4274 miles / 6878 kilometers / 3714 nautical miles.

Distance from Caen to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4273.766 miles
• 6877.960 kilometers
• 3713.801 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

• 4262.092 miles
• 6859.173 kilometers
• 3703.657 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 Caen to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Caen and Des Moines?

The time difference between Caen and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Caen.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Caen to Des Moines generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Caen to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City:	Caen
Country:	France
IATA Code:	CFR
ICAO Code:	LFRK
Coordinates:	49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W

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