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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wuxi?

The distance between Wuxi (Sunan Shuofang International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6958 miles / 11198 kilometers / 6046 nautical miles.

Sunan Shuofang International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Wuxi to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6958.071 miles
  • 11197.930 kilometers
  • 6046.399 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
  • 6943.742 miles
  • 11174.870 kilometers
  • 6033.947 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 Wuxi to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Wuxi to Des Moines generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 872 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wuxi to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Sunan Shuofang International Airport
City: Wuxi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUX
ICAO Code: ZSWX
Coordinates: 31°29′39″N, 120°25′44″E
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W