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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dhaka?

The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7925 miles / 12754 kilometers / 6887 nautical miles.

Shahjalal International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Dhaka to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7925.021 miles
  • 12754.085 kilometers
  • 6886.655 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
  • 7912.192 miles
  • 12733.438 kilometers
  • 6875.507 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 Dhaka to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Dhaka to Des Moines generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dhaka to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W