How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7698 miles / 12389 kilometers / 6689 nautical miles.
Hong Kong International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7697.918 miles
- 12388.598 kilometers
- 6689.308 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- 7685.414 miles
- 12368.475 kilometers
- 6678.442 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 Hong Kong to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Des Moines generates about 954 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 954 kilograms equals 2 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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 |