How far is Des Moines, IA, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6421 miles / 10333 kilometers / 5580 nautical miles.

Distance from Seoul to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6420.868 miles
• 10333.385 kilometers
• 5579.581 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

• 6405.958 miles
• 10309.391 kilometers
• 5566.626 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 Seoul to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seoul and Des Moines?

The time difference between Seoul and Des Moines is 15 hours. Des Moines is 15 hours behind Seoul.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Seoul to Des Moines generates about 774 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 774 kilograms equals 1 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City:	Seoul
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	GMP
ICAO Code:	RKSS
Coordinates:	37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″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