How far is Des Moines, IA, from Queenstown?

The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8462 miles / 13619 kilometers / 7354 nautical miles.

Distance from Queenstown to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8462.486 miles
• 13619.051 kilometers
• 7353.700 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

• 8471.884 miles
• 13634.175 kilometers
• 7361.866 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 Queenstown to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 16 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Queenstown and Des Moines?

The time difference between Queenstown and Des Moines is 19 hours. Des Moines is 19 hours behind Queenstown.

Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Queenstown to Des Moines generates about 1 067 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 067 kilograms equals 2 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Queenstown to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Queenstown Airport
City:	Queenstown
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	ZQN
ICAO Code:	NZQN
Coordinates:	45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″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