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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Gjoa Haven?

The distance between Gjoa Haven (Gjoa Haven Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1876 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

Gjoa Haven Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Gjoa Haven to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1876.348 miles
  • 3019.689 kilometers
  • 1630.502 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
  • 1874.267 miles
  • 3016.340 kilometers
  • 1628.693 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 Gjoa Haven to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Gjoa Haven Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Gjoa Haven to Des Moines generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gjoa Haven to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Gjoa Haven Airport
City: Gjoa Haven
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHK
ICAO Code: CYHK
Coordinates: 68°38′8″N, 95°50′58″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