How far is Des Moines, IA, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 5151 miles / 8289 kilometers / 4476 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)

• 5150.779 miles
• 8289.376 kilometers
• 4475.905 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

• 5136.307 miles
• 8266.085 kilometers
• 4463.329 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 Vnukovo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 10 hours and 15 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Moscow to Des Moines generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 331 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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