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How far is Charlottetown from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Charlottetown (Charlottetown Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottetown (YYG) is 1910 miles / 3074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Charlottetown Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Charlottetown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1549.133 miles
  • 2493.088 kilometers
  • 1346.160 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
  • 1545.155 miles
  • 2486.685 kilometers
  • 1342.703 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 Charlottetown?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Charlottetown Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Charlottetown generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Charlottetown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG).

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 Charlottetown Airport
City: Charlottetown
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYG
ICAO Code: CYYG
Coordinates: 46°17′24″N, 63°7′15″W