How far is Des Moines, IA, from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8247 miles / 13272 kilometers / 7166 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8246.622 miles
- 13271.651 kilometers
- 7166.118 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- 8256.434 miles
- 13287.442 kilometers
- 7174.645 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 Christchurch to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Des Moines generates about 1 035 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 035 kilograms equals 2 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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 |