How far is Des Moines, IA, from Jeddah?
The distance between Jeddah (King Abdulaziz International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7140 miles / 11491 kilometers / 6205 nautical miles.
King Abdulaziz International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Jeddah to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jeddah to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7140.436 miles
- 11491.417 kilometers
- 6204.869 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- 7128.428 miles
- 11472.092 kilometers
- 6194.434 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 Jeddah to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Des Moines?
The time difference between Jeddah and Des Moines is 9 hours. Des Moines is 9 hours behind Jeddah.
Flight carbon footprint between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Jeddah to Des Moines generates about 875 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 875 kilograms equals 1 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Jeddah to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jeddah |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | JED |
| ICAO Code: | OEJN |
| Coordinates: | 21°40′46″N, 39°9′23″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 |