How far is Des Moines, IA, from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7451 miles / 11992 kilometers / 6475 nautical miles.

Distance from Xiamen to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7451.476 miles
• 11991.988 kilometers
• 6475.156 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

• 7438.468 miles
• 11971.053 kilometers
• 6463.852 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 Xiamen to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xiamen and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Des Moines generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 026 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xiamen to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City:	Xiamen
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XMN
ICAO Code:	ZSAM
Coordinates:	24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″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