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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4643 miles / 7472 kilometers / 4035 nautical miles.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4642.891 miles
  • 7472.009 kilometers
  • 4034.562 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
  • 4630.066 miles
  • 7451.368 kilometers
  • 4023.417 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 Leipzig to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Des Moines generates about 538 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 538 kilograms equals 1 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leipzig to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″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