How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9235 miles / 14862 kilometers / 8025 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9234.648 miles
- 14861.725 kilometers
- 8024.690 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- 9228.527 miles
- 14851.874 kilometers
- 8019.370 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 Kuala Lumpur to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Des Moines generates about 1 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 183 kilograms equals 2 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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 |