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How far is Malindi from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Malindi (Malindi Airport) is 8550 miles / 13759 kilometers / 7429 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Malindi Airport

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8550
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13759
Kilometers
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7429
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 41 min
CO2 emission
1 080 kg

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Distance from Des Moines to Malindi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8549.662 miles
  • 13759.348 kilometers
  • 7429.453 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
  • 8544.314 miles
  • 13750.740 kilometers
  • 7424.806 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 Malindi?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Malindi Airport is 16 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Malindi Airport (MYD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Malindi generates about 1 080 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 080 kilograms equals 2 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Malindi

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

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 Malindi Airport
City: Malindi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MYD
ICAO Code: HKML
Coordinates: 3°13′45″S, 40°6′6″E