How far is Des Moines, IA, from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9280 miles / 14935 kilometers / 8064 nautical miles.

Distance from Durban to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9280.063 miles
• 14934.814 kilometers
• 8064.155 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

• 9281.464 miles
• 14937.068 kilometers
• 8065.372 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 Durban to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 18 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Des Moines?

The time difference between Durban and Des Moines is 8 hours. Des Moines is 8 hours behind Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Durban to Des Moines generates about 1 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 190 kilograms equals 2 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E

Destination	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