How far is Grande Prairie from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) is 1482 miles / 2384 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grande Prairie (YQU) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 24 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Grande Prairie Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grande Prairie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grande Prairie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1481.572 miles
- 2384.359 kilometers
- 1287.451 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- 1478.949 miles
- 2380.138 kilometers
- 1285.172 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 Grande Prairie?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Grande Prairie Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grande Prairie?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grande Prairie generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Grande Prairie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grande Prairie Airport (YQU).
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 | Grande Prairie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grande Prairie |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQU |
| ICAO Code: | CYQU |
| Coordinates: | 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″W |