How far is Des Moines, IA, from Windhoek?
The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8303 miles / 13362 kilometers / 7215 nautical miles.
Hosea Kutako International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Windhoek to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8302.805 miles
- 13362.070 kilometers
- 7214.940 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- 8304.548 miles
- 13364.875 kilometers
- 7216.455 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 Windhoek to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Windhoek to Des Moines generates about 1 043 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 043 kilograms equals 2 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Windhoek to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Windhoek |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WDH |
| ICAO Code: | FYWH |
| Coordinates: | 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″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 |