How far is Des Moines, IA, from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7344 miles / 11819 kilometers / 6382 nautical miles.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7343.707 miles
- 11818.551 kilometers
- 6381.507 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- 7329.300 miles
- 11795.365 kilometers
- 6368.988 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 Chengdu to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Des Moines generates about 904 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 904 kilograms equals 1 992 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chengdu to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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 |