How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6981 miles / 11235 kilometers / 6066 nautical miles.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6981.177 miles
- 11235.115 kilometers
- 6066.477 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- 6966.769 miles
- 11211.928 kilometers
- 6053.957 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 Nanjing to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Des Moines generates about 852 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 852 kilograms equals 1 879 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nanjing to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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 |