How far is Kelowna from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1712 miles / 2756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 25 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1363.607 miles
- 2194.513 kilometers
- 1184.942 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- 1360.563 miles
- 2189.614 kilometers
- 1182.297 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kelowna?
The time difference between Des Moines and Kelowna is 2 hours. Kelowna is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kelowna generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
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 | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |