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How far is Wekweètì from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) is 1766 miles / 2842 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wekweètì (YFJ) is 2602 miles / 4188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 38 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Wekweètì Airport

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1766
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2842
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1535
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Distance from Des Moines to Wekweètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1766.197 miles
  • 2842.419 kilometers
  • 1534.783 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
  • 1763.943 miles
  • 2838.791 kilometers
  • 1532.825 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 Wekweètì?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wekweètì Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Wekweètì generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Wekweètì

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

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 Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″W