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How far is High Level from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and High Level (High Level Airport) is 1561 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to High Level (YOJ) is 2039 miles / 3281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 44 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – High Level Airport

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1561
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2511
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1356
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Distance from Des Moines to High Level

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1560.573 miles
  • 2511.498 kilometers
  • 1356.101 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
  • 1558.265 miles
  • 2507.784 kilometers
  • 1354.095 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 High Level?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to High Level Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and High Level Airport (YOJ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to High Level generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 High Level

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and High Level Airport (YOJ).

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 High Level Airport
City: High Level
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOJ
ICAO Code: CYOJ
Coordinates: 58°37′17″N, 117°9′54″W