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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kimberley?

The distance between Kimberley (Kimberley Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8923 miles / 14360 kilometers / 7754 nautical miles.

Kimberley Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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8923
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14360
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7754
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 136 kg

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Distance from Kimberley to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8923.185 miles
  • 14360.475 kilometers
  • 7754.036 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
  • 8925.361 miles
  • 14363.977 kilometers
  • 7755.927 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 Kimberley to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kimberley Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimberley Airport (KIM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kimberley to Des Moines generates about 1 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 136 kilograms equals 2 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kimberley to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kimberley Airport
City: Kimberley
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: KIM
ICAO Code: FAKM
Coordinates: 28°48′10″S, 24°45′54″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