How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8569 miles / 13790 kilometers / 7446 nautical miles.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8568.644 miles
- 13789.895 kilometers
- 7445.948 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- 8567.170 miles
- 13787.523 kilometers
- 7444.667 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 Lusaka to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Des Moines?
The time difference between Lusaka and Des Moines is 8 hours. Des Moines is 8 hours behind Lusaka.
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Des Moines generates about 1 082 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 082 kilograms equals 2 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lusaka to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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 |