How far is Des Moines, IA, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1627 miles / 2619 kilometers / 1414 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1627.251 miles
- 2618.807 kilometers
- 1414.042 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- 1625.061 miles
- 2615.283 kilometers
- 1412.140 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 Hay River to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Hay River to Des Moines generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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 |