How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7148 miles / 11504 kilometers / 6211 nautical miles.

Distance from Wuhan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7147.982 miles
• 11503.562 kilometers
• 6211.427 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

• 7133.647 miles
• 11480.492 kilometers
• 6198.970 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 Wuhan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wuhan and Des Moines?

The time difference between Wuhan and Des Moines is 14 hours. Des Moines is 14 hours behind Wuhan.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Des Moines generates about 876 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 876 kilograms equals 1 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuhan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City:	Wuhan
Country:	China
IATA Code:	WUH
ICAO Code:	ZHHH
Coordinates:	30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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