How far is Alma from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Alma (YTF) is 1470 miles / 2366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Alma Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Alma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Alma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1175.651 miles
- 1892.027 kilometers
- 1021.613 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- 1173.036 miles
- 1887.819 kilometers
- 1019.341 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 Alma?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Alma Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Alma?
The time difference between Des Moines and Alma is 1 hour. Alma is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alma Airport (YTF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Alma generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 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 Alma
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Alma Airport (YTF).
Airport information
Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
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City: | Des Moines, IA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | DSM |
ICAO Code: | KDSM |
Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
Destination | Alma Airport |
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City: | Alma |
Country: | Canada |
IATA Code: | YTF |
ICAO Code: | CYTF |
Coordinates: | 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W |