How far is Nakina from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Nakina (YQN) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Nakina Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Nakina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Nakina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 684.723 miles
- 1101.954 kilometers
- 595.008 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- 684.478 miles
- 1101.560 kilometers
- 594.795 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 Nakina?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Nakina Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nakina?
The time difference between Des Moines and Nakina is 1 hour. Nakina is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nakina Airport (YQN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Nakina generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Nakina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nakina Airport (YQN).
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 | Nakina Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nakina |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQN |
| ICAO Code: | CYQN |
| Coordinates: | 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W |