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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kimmirut?

The distance between Kimmirut (Kimmirut Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1764 miles / 2839 kilometers / 1533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kimmirut (YLC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2824 miles / 4545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 55 minutes.

Kimmirut Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kimmirut to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1764.324 miles
  • 2839.404 kilometers
  • 1533.156 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
  • 1761.840 miles
  • 2835.407 kilometers
  • 1530.997 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 Kimmirut to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kimmirut Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kimmirut Airport (YLC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kimmirut to Des Moines generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kimmirut Airport
City: Kimmirut
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLC
ICAO Code: CYLC
Coordinates: 62°50′59″N, 69°52′59″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