How far is Des Moines, IA, from Munich?

The distance between Munich (Munich Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4761 miles / 7662 kilometers / 4137 nautical miles.

Distance from Munich to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4760.808 miles
• 7661.778 kilometers
• 4137.029 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

• 4747.901 miles
• 7641.006 kilometers
• 4125.813 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 Munich to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Munich Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Munich and Des Moines?

The time difference between Munich and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Munich.

Flight carbon footprint between Munich Airport (MUC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Munich to Des Moines generates about 553 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 553 kilograms equals 1 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Munich to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Munich Airport
City:	Munich
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	MUC
ICAO Code:	EDDM
Coordinates:	48°21′13″N, 11°47′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