How far is Des Moines, IA, from Baker Lake?
The distance between Baker Lake (Baker Lake Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1577 miles / 2538 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Baker Lake (YBK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2728 miles / 4390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 33 minutes.
Baker Lake Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Baker Lake to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baker Lake to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1577.080 miles
- 2538.065 kilometers
- 1370.445 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- 1575.851 miles
- 2536.086 kilometers
- 1369.377 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 Baker Lake to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Baker Lake Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baker Lake and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Baker Lake and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Baker Lake to Des Moines generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Baker Lake to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baker Lake Airport (YBK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Baker Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baker Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YBK |
| ICAO Code: | CYBK |
| Coordinates: | 64°17′56″N, 96°4′40″W |
| Destination | 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 |