How far is Des Moines, IA, from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9054 miles / 14570 kilometers / 7867 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9053.590 miles
- 14570.341 kilometers
- 7867.355 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- 9046.226 miles
- 14558.489 kilometers
- 7860.955 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 Colombo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Colombo to Des Moines generates about 1 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 155 kilograms equals 2 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |