How far is Des Moines, IA, from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9005 miles / 14491 kilometers / 7825 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9004.532 miles
- 14491.390 kilometers
- 7824.725 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- 9005.619 miles
- 14493.139 kilometers
- 7825.669 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 Johannesburg to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Des Moines generates about 1 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 148 kilograms equals 2 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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 |