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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8980 miles / 14452 kilometers / 7804 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Flight time duration
17 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 144 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8980.317 miles
  • 14452.418 kilometers
  • 7803.682 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
  • 8981.404 miles
  • 14454.168 kilometers
  • 7804.626 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 Johannesburg to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines generates about 1 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 144 kilograms equals 2 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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