How far is Des Moines, IA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5133 miles / 8261 kilometers / 4460 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5132.930 miles
• 8260.650 kilometers
• 4460.394 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

• 5118.483 miles
• 8237.401 kilometers
• 4447.840 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 Moscow to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Moscow to Des Moines generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Sheremetyevo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	SVO
ICAO Code:	UUEE
Coordinates:	55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″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