How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8790 miles / 14146 kilometers / 7638 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8789.686 miles
- 14145.629 kilometers
- 7638.029 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- 8794.023 miles
- 14152.608 kilometers
- 7641.797 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 Cape Town to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Des Moines generates about 1 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 116 kilograms equals 2 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |