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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dawson City?

The distance between Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2376 miles / 3824 kilometers / 2065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dawson City (YDA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3060 miles / 4924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 55 minutes.

Dawson City Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Dawson City to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2375.890 miles
  • 3823.624 kilometers
  • 2064.592 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
  • 2370.825 miles
  • 3815.473 kilometers
  • 2060.191 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 Dawson City to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Dawson City Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Dawson City to Des Moines generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dawson City to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dawson City Airport (YDA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″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