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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Shenzhen?

The distance between Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7679 miles / 12359 kilometers / 6673 nautical miles.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Shenzhen to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7679.262 miles
  • 12358.574 kilometers
  • 6673.096 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
  • 7666.675 miles
  • 12338.318 kilometers
  • 6662.159 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 Shenzhen to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Shenzhen to Des Moines generates about 952 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 952 kilograms equals 2 098 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shenzhen to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″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