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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Manila?

The distance between Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7988 miles / 12855 kilometers / 6941 nautical miles.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Manila to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7987.630 miles
  • 12854.844 kilometers
  • 6941.060 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
  • 7977.204 miles
  • 12838.066 kilometers
  • 6932.001 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 Manila to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Manila to Des Moines generates about 997 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 997 kilograms equals 2 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manila to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Ninoy Aquino International Airport
City: Manila
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: MNL
ICAO Code: RPLL
Coordinates: 14°30′30″N, 121°1′11″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