How far is Des Moines, IA, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6503 miles / 10465 kilometers / 5651 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International 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)- 6502.751 miles
- 10465.164 kilometers
- 5650.736 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- 6487.255 miles
- 10440.224 kilometers
- 5637.270 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 Capital International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Beijing to Des Moines generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 732 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 Capital International Airport (PEK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 |