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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6349 miles / 10218 kilometers / 5517 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6349.290 miles
  • 10218.192 kilometers
  • 5517.382 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
  • 6334.186 miles
  • 10193.884 kilometers
  • 5504.257 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 Pyongyang to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Des Moines generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
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