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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kuujjuarapik?

The distance between Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers / 1037 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1704 miles / 2743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 42 minutes.

Kuujjuarapik Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1193
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1920
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Distance from Kuujjuarapik to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1192.850 miles
  • 1919.705 kilometers
  • 1036.558 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
  • 1191.537 miles
  • 1917.593 kilometers
  • 1035.418 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 Kuujjuarapik to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuarapik Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kuujjuarapik to Des Moines generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuarapik Airport
City: Kuujjuarapik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGW
ICAO Code: CYGW
Coordinates: 55°16′54″N, 77°45′55″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