How far is Kirkwall from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3862 miles / 6215 kilometers / 3356 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3861.760 miles
- 6214.901 kilometers
- 3355.778 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- 3851.033 miles
- 6197.636 kilometers
- 3346.456 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kirkwall generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |