How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5275 miles / 8490 kilometers / 4584 nautical miles.

Distance from Kiev to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5275.286 miles
• 8489.749 kilometers
• 4584.098 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

• 5260.889 miles
• 8466.580 kilometers
• 4571.588 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 Kiev to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Boryspil International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kiev and Des Moines?

The time difference between Kiev and Des Moines is 8 hours. Des Moines is 8 hours behind Kiev.

Flight carbon footprint between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kiev to Des Moines generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kiev to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Boryspil International Airport
City:	Kiev
Country:	Ukraine
IATA Code:	KBP
ICAO Code:	UKBB
Coordinates:	50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″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