How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kitchener?
The distance between Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 691 miles / 1112 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kitchener (YKF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 790 miles / 1271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 44 minutes.
Region of Waterloo International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kitchener to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kitchener to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 690.666 miles
- 1111.519 kilometers
- 600.172 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- 688.933 miles
- 1108.731 kilometers
- 598.667 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 Kitchener to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kitchener and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kitchener to Des Moines generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kitchener to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Region of Waterloo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kitchener |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKF |
| ICAO Code: | CYKF |
| Coordinates: | 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″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 |