How far is Gander from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 1951 miles / 3140 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Gander (YQX) is 3048 miles / 4906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Gander International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Gander
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Gander. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1951.227 miles
- 3140.196 kilometers
- 1695.570 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- 1946.212 miles
- 3132.125 kilometers
- 1691.212 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 Gander?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Gander International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Gander?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gander International Airport (YQX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Gander generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Gander
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gander International Airport (YQX).
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 | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |