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How far is Campbell River from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Campbell River (Campbell River Airport) is 1620 miles / 2608 kilometers / 1408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Campbell River (YBL) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 42 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Campbell River Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Campbell River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1620.456 miles
  • 2607.872 kilometers
  • 1408.138 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
  • 1616.557 miles
  • 2601.596 kilometers
  • 1404.750 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 Campbell River?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Campbell River Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Campbell River Airport (YBL)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Campbell River generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Campbell River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Campbell River Airport (YBL).

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 Campbell River Airport
City: Campbell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBL
ICAO Code: CYBL
Coordinates: 49°57′2″N, 125°16′15″W