How far is Des Moines, IA, from Flin Flon?
The distance between Flin Flon (Flin Flon Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 980 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Flin Flon (YFO) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1205 miles / 1939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 7 minutes.
Flin Flon Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Flin Flon to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Flin Flon to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 979.504 miles
- 1576.359 kilometers
- 851.166 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- 979.123 miles
- 1575.745 kilometers
- 850.834 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 Flin Flon to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Flin Flon Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Flin Flon and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Flin Flon and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Flin Flon Airport (YFO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Flin Flon to Des Moines generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Flin Flon to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Flin Flon Airport (YFO) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Flin Flon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Flin Flon |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFO |
| ICAO Code: | CYFO |
| Coordinates: | 54°40′41″N, 101°40′55″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 |