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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers / 914 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1691 miles / 2721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 5 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1051.694 miles
  • 1692.538 kilometers
  • 913.897 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
  • 1050.477 miles
  • 1690.579 kilometers
  • 912.840 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 Wemindji to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Des Moines generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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