How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7735 miles / 12448 kilometers / 6721 nautical miles.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7734.957 miles
- 12448.207 kilometers
- 6721.494 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- 7721.791 miles
- 12427.018 kilometers
- 6710.053 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 Kunming to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kunming to Des Moines generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kunming to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′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 |