How far is Yellowknife from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2474 miles / 3981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1679.993 miles
- 2703.687 kilometers
- 1459.874 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- 1677.855 miles
- 2700.246 kilometers
- 1458.016 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Yellowknife generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |