How far is Des Moines, IA, from Taupo?

The distance between Taupo (Taupo Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7914 miles / 12736 kilometers / 6877 nautical miles.

Distance from Taupo to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7913.974 miles
• 12736.307 kilometers
• 6877.056 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

• 7923.467 miles
• 12751.584 kilometers
• 6885.305 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 Taupo to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Taupo Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Taupo and Des Moines?

The time difference between Taupo and Des Moines is 19 hours. Des Moines is 19 hours behind Taupo.

Flight carbon footprint between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Taupo to Des Moines generates about 986 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 986 kilograms equals 2 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Taupo to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Taupo Airport
City:	Taupo
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	TUO
ICAO Code:	NZAP
Coordinates:	38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″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