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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Moscow Domodedovo Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5176 miles / 8330 kilometers / 4498 nautical miles.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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8330
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4498
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Distance from Moscow to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5175.819 miles
  • 8329.674 kilometers
  • 4497.664 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
  • 5161.291 miles
  • 8306.292 kilometers
  • 4485.039 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 Moscow to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Moscow to Des Moines generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Moscow Domodedovo Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: DME
ICAO Code: UUDD
Coordinates: 55°24′31″N, 37°54′22″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