How far is Dawson Creek from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Dawson Creek (Dawson Creek Airport) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers / 1343 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) is 1906 miles / 3068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 51 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Dawson Creek Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Dawson Creek
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Dawson Creek. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1545.001 miles
- 2486.438 kilometers
- 1342.569 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- 1542.218 miles
- 2481.959 kilometers
- 1340.150 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 Dawson Creek?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Dawson Creek Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Dawson Creek?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Dawson Creek generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 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 Dawson Creek
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Dawson Creek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dawson Creek |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YDQ |
| ICAO Code: | CYDQ |
| Coordinates: | 55°44′32″N, 120°10′58″W |