How far is Fort Nelson from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1730 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 46 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1729.532 miles
- 2783.411 kilometers
- 1502.922 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- 1726.505 miles
- 2778.541 kilometers
- 1500.292 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort Nelson generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |