How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kingston?
The distance between Kingston (Kingston Norman Rogers Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 884 miles / 1423 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kingston (YGK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.
Kingston Norman Rogers Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kingston to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kingston to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 884.340 miles
- 1423.207 kilometers
- 768.470 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- 882.123 miles
- 1419.639 kilometers
- 766.544 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 Kingston to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kingston Norman Rogers Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kingston and Des Moines?
The time difference between Kingston and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Kingston.
Flight carbon footprint between Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kingston to Des Moines generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kingston to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kingston Norman Rogers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kingston |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YGK |
| ICAO Code: | CYGK |
| Coordinates: | 44°13′31″N, 76°35′48″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 |