How far is Powell River from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Powell River (Powell River Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Powell River (YPW) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Powell River Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Powell River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Powell River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1585.192 miles
- 2551.119 kilometers
- 1377.494 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- 1581.394 miles
- 2545.007 kilometers
- 1374.194 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 Powell River?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Powell River Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Powell River?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Powell River Airport (YPW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Powell River generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Powell River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Powell River Airport (YPW).
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 | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″W |