How far is Des Moines, IA, from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6355 miles / 10228 kilometers / 5523 nautical miles.

Distance from Osaka to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6355.194 miles
• 10227.694 kilometers
• 5522.513 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

• 6341.017 miles
• 10204.878 kilometers
• 5510.193 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 Osaka to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Des Moines?

The time difference between Osaka and Des Moines is 15 hours. Des Moines is 15 hours behind Osaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Osaka to Des Moines generates about 765 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 765 kilograms equals 1 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Kansai International Airport
City:	Osaka
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIX
ICAO Code:	RJBB
Coordinates:	34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″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