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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Chisasibi?

The distance between Chisasibi (Chisasibi Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1087 miles / 1750 kilometers / 945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chisasibi (YKU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1737 miles / 2796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 49 minutes.

Chisasibi Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Chisasibi to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1087.415 miles
  • 1750.025 kilometers
  • 944.938 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
  • 1086.235 miles
  • 1748.126 kilometers
  • 943.913 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 Chisasibi to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Chisasibi Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chisasibi Airport (YKU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Chisasibi to Des Moines generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chisasibi to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chisasibi Airport (YKU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Chisasibi Airport
City: Chisasibi
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKU
ICAO Code: CSU2
Coordinates: 53°48′20″N, 78°55′0″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W