How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kelowna?
The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers / 1185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 33 minutes.
Kelowna International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Kelowna to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1363.607 miles
- 2194.513 kilometers
- 1184.942 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- 1360.563 miles
- 2189.614 kilometers
- 1182.297 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 Kelowna to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kelowna and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Kelowna to Des Moines generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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 |