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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nottingham?

The distance between Nottingham (East Midlands Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4111 miles / 6617 kilometers / 3573 nautical miles.

East Midlands Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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6617
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3573
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Distance from Nottingham to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4111.406 miles
  • 6616.666 kilometers
  • 3572.714 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
  • 4100.006 miles
  • 6598.320 kilometers
  • 3562.808 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 Nottingham to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from East Midlands Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Nottingham to Des Moines generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nottingham to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin East Midlands Airport
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EMA
ICAO Code: EGNX
Coordinates: 52°49′51″N, 1°19′41″W
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