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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Igloolik?

The distance between Igloolik (Igloolik Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

Igloolik Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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3174
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1714
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Distance from Igloolik to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.522 miles
  • 3174.466 kilometers
  • 1714.075 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
  • 1970.037 miles
  • 3170.467 kilometers
  • 1711.915 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 Igloolik to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Igloolik to Des Moines generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Igloolik to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Igloolik Airport
City: Igloolik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGT
ICAO Code: CYGT
Coordinates: 69°21′52″N, 81°48′57″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