How far is Des Moines, IA, from Trincomalee?
The distance between Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8970 miles / 14435 kilometers / 7794 nautical miles.
China Bay Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Trincomalee to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Trincomalee to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8969.542 miles
- 14435.078 kilometers
- 7794.319 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- 8961.703 miles
- 14422.463 kilometers
- 7787.507 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 Trincomalee to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from China Bay Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 17 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Trincomalee and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Trincomalee to Des Moines generates about 1 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 143 kilograms equals 2 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Trincomalee to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | China Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Trincomalee |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | TRR |
| ICAO Code: | VCCT |
| Coordinates: | 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″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 |