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How far is Bamburi from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bamburi (Bamburi Airport) is 8572 miles / 13796 kilometers / 7449 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Bamburi Airport

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8572
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13796
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7449
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Flight time duration
16 h 43 min
CO2 emission
1 083 kg

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Distance from Des Moines to Bamburi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8572.144 miles
  • 13795.529 kilometers
  • 7448.990 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
  • 8567.009 miles
  • 13787.264 kilometers
  • 7444.527 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 Des Moines to Bamburi?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Bamburi Airport is 16 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Bamburi Airport (BMQ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Bamburi generates about 1 083 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 083 kilograms equals 2 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Bamburi

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bamburi Airport
City: Bamburi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: BMQ
ICAO Code: HKBM
Coordinates: 3°58′54″S, 39°43′50″E