How far is Des Moines, IA, from Iqaluit?
The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1838 miles / 2958 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2824 miles / 4545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 55 minutes.
Iqaluit Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Iqaluit to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Iqaluit to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1837.975 miles
- 2957.935 kilometers
- 1597.157 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- 1835.289 miles
- 2953.612 kilometers
- 1594.823 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 Iqaluit to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Iqaluit and Des Moines?
The time difference between Iqaluit and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Iqaluit.
Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Iqaluit to Des Moines generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Iqaluit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Iqaluit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFB |
| ICAO Code: | CYFB |
| Coordinates: | 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″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 |