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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Murmansk?

The distance between Murmansk (Murmansk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4351 miles / 7001 kilometers / 3780 nautical miles.

Murmansk Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Murmansk to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4350.520 miles
  • 7001.484 kilometers
  • 3780.499 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
  • 4338.206 miles
  • 6981.666 kilometers
  • 3769.798 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 Murmansk to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Murmansk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 8 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murmansk Airport (MMK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Murmansk to Des Moines generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Murmansk to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murmansk Airport (MMK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Murmansk Airport
City: Murmansk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: MMK
ICAO Code: ULMM
Coordinates: 68°46′54″N, 32°45′2″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