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

The distance between Colville Lake (Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2147 miles / 3455 kilometers / 1866 nautical miles.

Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Colville Lake to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2146.783 miles
  • 3454.912 kilometers
  • 1865.503 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
  • 2143.101 miles
  • 3448.987 kilometers
  • 1862.304 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 Colville Lake to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Colville Lake to Des Moines generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colville Lake to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome (YCK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Colville Lake/Tommy Kochon Aerodrome
City: Colville Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCK
ICAO Code: CYVL
Coordinates: 67°1′15″N, 126°7′42″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