How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4490 miles / 7226 kilometers / 3902 nautical miles.

Distance from Cologne to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4489.775 miles
• 7225.592 kilometers
• 3901.508 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

• 4477.404 miles
• 7205.683 kilometers
• 3890.758 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 Cologne to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Cologne to Des Moines generates about 518 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 518 kilograms equals 1 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″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