How far is Des Moines, IA, from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8659 miles / 13935 kilometers / 7524 nautical miles.
Chennai International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8658.526 miles
- 13934.546 kilometers
- 7524.053 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- 8649.080 miles
- 13919.344 kilometers
- 7515.845 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 Chennai to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Chennai to Des Moines generates about 1 096 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 096 kilograms equals 2 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chennai to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′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 |