How far is Thunder Bay from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers / 450 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 31 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Thunder Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Thunder Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 517.685 miles
- 833.134 kilometers
- 449.856 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- 517.692 miles
- 833.145 kilometers
- 449.862 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 Thunder Bay?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Thunder Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Thunder Bay generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 223 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 Thunder Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
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 | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W |