How far is Kamloops from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kamloops (YKA) is 1817 miles / 2924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 1 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Kamloops Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kamloops
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kamloops. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1422.963 miles
- 2290.037 kilometers
- 1236.521 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- 1419.819 miles
- 2284.977 kilometers
- 1233.789 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 Kamloops?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kamloops Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kamloops?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kamloops generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Kamloops
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kamloops Airport (YKA).
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 | Kamloops Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kamloops |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKA |
| ICAO Code: | CYKA |
| Coordinates: | 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W |