How far is Des Moines, IA, from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7202 miles / 11591 kilometers / 6259 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7202.465 miles
• 11591.244 kilometers
• 6258.771 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

• 7189.510 miles
• 11570.395 kilometers
• 6247.514 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 Riyadh to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Des Moines?

The time difference between Riyadh and Des Moines is 9 hours. Des Moines is 9 hours behind Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Des Moines generates about 883 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 883 kilograms equals 1 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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