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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wekweètì?

The distance between Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1766 miles / 2842 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wekweètì (YFJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2561 miles / 4121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 47 minutes.

Wekweètì Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1766
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2842
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1535
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Distance from Wekweètì to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1766.197 miles
  • 2842.419 kilometers
  • 1534.783 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
  • 1763.943 miles
  • 2838.791 kilometers
  • 1532.825 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 Wekweètì to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Wekweètì Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wekweètì Airport (YFJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Wekweètì to Des Moines generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wekweètì Airport
City: Wekweètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFJ
ICAO Code: CYWE
Coordinates: 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″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