How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kamloops?
The distance between Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kamloops (YKA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 8 minutes.
Kamloops Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kamloops to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kamloops to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1422.963 miles
- 2290.037 kilometers
- 1236.521 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- 1419.819 miles
- 2284.977 kilometers
- 1233.789 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 Kamloops to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kamloops Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kamloops and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kamloops to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kamloops to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kamloops Airport (YKA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kamloops Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kamloops |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKA |
| ICAO Code: | CYKA |
| Coordinates: | 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″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 |