How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kobe?

The distance between Kobe (Kobe Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6344 miles / 10210 kilometers / 5513 nautical miles.

Distance from Kobe to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6344.140 miles
• 10209.904 kilometers
• 5512.907 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

• 6329.938 miles
• 10187.048 kilometers
• 5500.566 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 Kobe to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kobe Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kobe and Des Moines?

The time difference between Kobe and Des Moines is 15 hours. Des Moines is 15 hours behind Kobe.

Flight carbon footprint between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kobe to Des Moines generates about 764 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 764 kilograms equals 1 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kobe to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Kobe Airport
City:	Kobe
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	UKB
ICAO Code:	RJBE
Coordinates:	34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″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