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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kugluktuk?

The distance between Kugluktuk (Kugluktuk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers / 1727 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kugluktuk (YCO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 52 minutes.

Kugluktuk Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1987
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3198
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1727
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Distance from Kugluktuk to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1987.070 miles
  • 3197.879 kilometers
  • 1726.716 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
  • 1984.283 miles
  • 3193.394 kilometers
  • 1724.295 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 Kugluktuk to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kugluktuk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugluktuk Airport (YCO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kugluktuk to Des Moines generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kugluktuk to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kugluktuk Airport
City: Kugluktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCO
ICAO Code: CYCO
Coordinates: 67°49′0″N, 115°8′38″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