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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5260 miles / 8465 kilometers / 4571 nautical miles.

Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kiev to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5259.741 miles
  • 8464.733 kilometers
  • 4570.590 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
  • 5245.379 miles
  • 8441.619 kilometers
  • 4558.109 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 Kiev to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kiev to Des Moines generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kiev to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: IEV
ICAO Code: UKKK
Coordinates: 50°24′6″N, 30°26′58″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