How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ho Chi Minh City?
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8605 miles / 13848 kilometers / 7477 nautical miles.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8604.744 miles
- 13847.994 kilometers
- 7477.318 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- 8595.681 miles
- 13833.407 kilometers
- 7469.442 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Des Moines generates about 1 088 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 088 kilograms equals 2 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ho Chi Minh City to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | SGN |
| ICAO Code: | VVTS |
| Coordinates: | 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″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 |