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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Texada?

The distance between Texada (Texada/Gillies Bay Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1584 miles / 2550 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Texada (YGB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 37 minutes.

Texada/Gillies Bay Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1584
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2550
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Distance from Texada to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.447 miles
  • 2549.920 kilometers
  • 1376.847 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
  • 1580.637 miles
  • 2543.788 kilometers
  • 1373.536 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 Texada to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Texada/Gillies Bay Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Texada to Des Moines generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
City: Texada
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGB
ICAO Code: CYGB
Coordinates: 49°41′39″N, 124°31′4″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