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How far is Dar es Salaam from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Dar es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport) is 8696 miles / 13995 kilometers / 7557 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Julius Nyerere International Airport

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8696
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13995
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7557
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Flight time duration
16 h 57 min
CO2 emission
1 102 kg

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Distance from Des Moines to Dar es Salaam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8696.394 miles
  • 13995.490 kilometers
  • 7556.960 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
  • 8692.040 miles
  • 13988.483 kilometers
  • 7553.177 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 Des Moines to Dar es Salaam?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport is 16 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Dar es Salaam generates about 1 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 102 kilograms equals 2 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Dar es Salaam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Julius Nyerere International Airport
City: Dar es Salaam
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: DAR
ICAO Code: HTDA
Coordinates: 6°52′41″S, 39°12′9″E