How far is Fort St.John from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort St.John (Fort St. John Airport) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort St.John (YXJ) is 1953 miles / 3143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 55 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort St. John Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort St.John
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort St.John. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1580.311 miles
- 2543.264 kilometers
- 1373.253 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- 1577.469 miles
- 2538.691 kilometers
- 1370.783 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 Fort St.John?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort St. John Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort St.John?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort St. John Airport (YXJ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort St.John generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Fort St.John
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort St. John Airport (YXJ).
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 | Fort St. John Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort St.John |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXJ |
| ICAO Code: | CYXJ |
| Coordinates: | 56°14′17″N, 120°44′23″W |