How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8558 miles / 13773 kilometers / 7437 nautical miles.

Distance from Cairns to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8558.150 miles
• 13773.007 kilometers
• 7436.829 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

• 8557.230 miles
• 13771.527 kilometers
• 7436.030 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 Cairns to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Des Moines?

The time difference between Cairns and Des Moines is 16 hours. Des Moines is 16 hours behind Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Cairns to Des Moines generates about 1 081 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 081 kilograms equals 2 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
Coordinates:	16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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