How far is Des Moines, IA, from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5694 miles / 9163 kilometers / 4948 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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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)- 5693.701 miles
- 9163.123 kilometers
- 4947.691 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- 5679.478 miles
- 9140.234 kilometers
- 4935.332 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 Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Des Moines generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 489 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 Airport (IST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 |