How far is Yakima, WA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1195 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Yakima (YKM) is 1716 miles / 2761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 16 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal
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Distance from Des Moines to Yakima
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1375.529 miles
- 2213.699 kilometers
- 1195.302 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- 1372.074 miles
- 2208.140 kilometers
- 1192.300 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 Yakima?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Yakima?
The time difference between Des Moines and Yakima is 2 hours. Yakima is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Yakima generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Yakima
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).
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 | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W |