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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Rostov-on-Don?

The distance between Rostov-on-Don (Platov International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5677 miles / 9136 kilometers / 4933 nautical miles.

Platov International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Rostov-on-Don to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rostov-on-Don to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5677.014 miles
  • 9136.269 kilometers
  • 4933.191 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
  • 5661.969 miles
  • 9112.056 kilometers
  • 4920.117 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 Rostov-on-Don to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Platov International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 11 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Platov International Airport (ROV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Rostov-on-Don to Des Moines generates about 673 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 673 kilograms equals 1 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rostov-on-Don to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Platov International Airport
City: Rostov-on-Don
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ROV
ICAO Code: URRP
Coordinates: 47°29′37″N, 39°55′28″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W