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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nain?

The distance between Nain (Nain Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nain (YDP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2824 miles / 4544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 52 minutes.

Nain Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1760
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2832
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Distance from Nain to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1759.524 miles
  • 2831.679 kilometers
  • 1528.984 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
  • 1756.001 miles
  • 2826.009 kilometers
  • 1525.923 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 Nain to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Nain Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nain Airport (YDP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Nain to Des Moines generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Nain Airport
City: Nain
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDP
ICAO Code: CYDP
Coordinates: 56°32′57″N, 61°40′49″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