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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kaohsiung?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7514 miles / 12092 kilometers / 6529 nautical miles.

Kaohsiung International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kaohsiung to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7513.613 miles
  • 12091.988 kilometers
  • 6529.151 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
  • 7501.087 miles
  • 12071.829 kilometers
  • 6518.266 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 Kaohsiung to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kaohsiung to Des Moines generates about 928 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 928 kilograms equals 2 046 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kaohsiung to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W