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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kugaaruk?

The distance between Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1873 miles / 3014 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

Kugaaruk Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kugaaruk to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1873.026 miles
  • 3014.344 kilometers
  • 1627.615 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
  • 1870.947 miles
  • 3010.998 kilometers
  • 1625.809 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 Kugaaruk to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kugaaruk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kugaaruk to Des Moines generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kugaaruk to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″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