How far is Des Moines, IA, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6526 miles / 10502 kilometers / 5671 nautical miles.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6525.693 miles
- 10502.085 kilometers
- 5670.672 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- 6510.215 miles
- 10477.176 kilometers
- 5657.222 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 Beijing to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Beijing to Des Moines generates about 789 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 789 kilograms equals 1 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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 |