How far is Des Moines, IA, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6945 miles / 11176 kilometers / 6035 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6944.565 miles
- 11176.194 kilometers
- 6034.662 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- 6930.329 miles
- 11153.284 kilometers
- 6022.292 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 Shanghai to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Des Moines generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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 |