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How far is Terrace from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Terrace (Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat) is 1823 miles / 2933 kilometers / 1584 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Terrace (YXT) is 2364 miles / 3805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat

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1823
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2933
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1584
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Distance from Des Moines to Terrace

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Terrace. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1822.598 miles
  • 2933.188 kilometers
  • 1583.795 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
  • 1818.539 miles
  • 2926.655 kilometers
  • 1580.267 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 Terrace?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Terrace generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Terrace

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat (YXT).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Northwest Regional Airport Terrace-Kitimat
City: Terrace
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXT
ICAO Code: CYXT
Coordinates: 54°28′6″N, 128°34′33″W