How far is Des Moines, IA, from Island Lake?

The distance between Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 853 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

Distance from Island Lake to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 852.598 miles
• 1372.123 kilometers
• 740.887 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

• 852.675 miles
• 1372.247 kilometers
• 740.954 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 Island Lake to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Island Lake Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Island Lake and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Island Lake and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Island Lake to Des Moines generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Island Lake to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Island Lake Airport (YIV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Island Lake Airport
City:	Island Lake
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YIV
ICAO Code:	CYIV
Coordinates:	53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″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