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How far is Peace River from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Peace River (Peace River Airport) is 1471 miles / 2368 kilometers / 1278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Peace River (YPE) is 1854 miles / 2983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 55 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Peace River Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Peace River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1471.151 miles
  • 2367.589 kilometers
  • 1278.396 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
  • 1468.774 miles
  • 2363.762 kilometers
  • 1276.329 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 Peace River?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Peace River Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Peace River Airport (YPE)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Peace River generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Peace River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Peace River Airport (YPE).

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 Peace River Airport
City: Peace River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPE
ICAO Code: CYPE
Coordinates: 56°13′36″N, 117°26′49″W