How far is Des Moines, IA, from Halifax?
The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1947 miles / 3133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Halifax to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Halifax to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1531.087 miles
- 2464.045 kilometers
- 1330.478 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- 1527.101 miles
- 2457.630 kilometers
- 1327.014 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 Halifax to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Halifax and Des Moines?
The time difference between Halifax and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours behind Halifax.
Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Halifax to Des Moines generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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 |