How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6983 miles / 11238 kilometers / 6068 nautical miles.
Kuwait International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6982.695 miles
- 11237.558 kilometers
- 6067.796 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- 6968.870 miles
- 11215.309 kilometers
- 6055.782 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 Kuwait City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Des Moines generates about 852 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 852 kilograms equals 1 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuwait City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 |