How far is Pickle Lake from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Pickle Lake (YPL) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 55 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Pickle Lake Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Pickle Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Pickle Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 703.951 miles
- 1132.900 kilometers
- 611.717 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- 704.048 miles
- 1133.055 kilometers
- 611.801 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 Pickle Lake?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Pickle Lake Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Pickle Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pickle Lake Airport (YPL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Pickle Lake generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Pickle Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pickle Lake Airport (YPL).
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 | Pickle Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pickle Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPL |
| ICAO Code: | CYPL |
| Coordinates: | 51°26′47″N, 90°12′51″W |