How far is Edmonton from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Edmonton (YEG) is 1568 miles / 2523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 21 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Edmonton International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Edmonton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Edmonton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1230.859 miles
- 1980.875 kilometers
- 1069.587 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- 1228.916 miles
- 1977.748 kilometers
- 1067.899 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 Edmonton?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Edmonton?
The time difference between Des Moines and Edmonton is 1 hour. Edmonton is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Edmonton generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Edmonton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
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 | Edmonton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edmonton |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YEG |
| ICAO Code: | CYEG |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W |