How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6687 miles / 10762 kilometers / 5811 nautical miles.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6686.918 miles
- 10761.552 kilometers
- 5810.773 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- 6672.054 miles
- 10737.630 kilometers
- 5797.856 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 Tehran to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Tehran to Des Moines generates about 811 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 811 kilograms equals 1 788 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tehran to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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 |