How far is Des Moines, IA, from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6436 miles / 10358 kilometers / 5593 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)

• 6436.105 miles
• 10357.907 kilometers
• 5592.823 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

• 6421.191 miles
• 10333.905 kilometers
• 5579.863 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 Incheon International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 41 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Seoul to Des Moines generates about 776 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 776 kilograms equals 1 711 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Seoul Incheon International Airport
City:	Seoul
Country:	South Korea
IATA Code:	ICN
ICAO Code:	RKSI
Coordinates:	37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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