How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4085 miles / 6575 kilometers / 3550 nautical miles.

Distance from Cardiff to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4085.332 miles
• 6574.705 kilometers
• 3550.057 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

• 4074.064 miles
• 6556.570 kilometers
• 3540.265 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 Cardiff to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Des Moines?

The time difference between Cardiff and Des Moines is 6 hours. Des Moines is 6 hours behind Cardiff.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Des Moines generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 030 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W

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