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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kingfisher Lake?

The distance between Kingfisher Lake (Kingfisher Lake Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kingfisher Lake (KIF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1030 miles / 1657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 29 minutes.

Kingfisher Lake Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kingfisher Lake to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 812.609 miles
  • 1307.767 kilometers
  • 706.138 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
  • 812.630 miles
  • 1307.800 kilometers
  • 706.156 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 Kingfisher Lake to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kingfisher Lake Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kingfisher Lake Airport (KIF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kingfisher Lake to Des Moines generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kingfisher Lake to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kingfisher Lake Airport (KIF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Kingfisher Lake Airport
City: Kingfisher Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: KIF
ICAO Code: CNM5
Coordinates: 53°0′45″N, 89°51′19″W
Destination 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