How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nanaimo?
The distance between Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1941 miles / 3123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 2 minutes.
Nanaimo Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nanaimo to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanaimo to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1548.933 miles
- 2492.766 kilometers
- 1345.986 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- 1545.171 miles
- 2486.711 kilometers
- 1342.716 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 Nanaimo to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nanaimo Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanaimo and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nanaimo to Des Moines 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 Nanaimo to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanaimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCD |
| ICAO Code: | CYCD |
| Coordinates: | 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″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 |