How far is Fort Chipewyan from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1412 miles / 2272 kilometers / 1227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 53 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Chipewyan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Chipewyan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1411.587 miles
- 2271.729 kilometers
- 1226.635 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- 1410.025 miles
- 2269.215 kilometers
- 1225.278 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 Fort Chipewyan?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Chipewyan?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Chipewyan generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Fort Chipewyan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).
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 | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPY |
| ICAO Code: | CYPY |
| Coordinates: | 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W |