How far is Des Moines, IA, from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5711 miles / 9191 kilometers / 4963 nautical miles.

Distance from Istanbul to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5711.168 miles
• 9191.234 kilometers
• 4962.869 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

• 5696.954 miles
• 9168.359 kilometers
• 4950.518 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 Istanbul to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Des Moines?

The time difference between Istanbul and Des Moines is 9 hours. Des Moines is 9 hours behind Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Des Moines generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″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