How far is Des Moines, IA, from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 9232 miles / 14858 kilometers / 8023 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 9232.232 miles
• 14857.837 kilometers
• 8022.590 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

• 9225.984 miles
• 14847.782 kilometers
• 8017.161 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 Medan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Des Moines?

The time difference between Medan and Des Moines is 13 hours. Des Moines is 13 hours behind Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Medan to Des Moines generates about 1 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 183 kilograms equals 2 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″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