How far is Des Moines, IA, from Points North Landing?
The distance between Points North Landing (Points North Landing Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1244 miles / 2002 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Points North Landing (YNL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 21 minutes.
Points North Landing Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Points North Landing to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Points North Landing to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1243.698 miles
- 2001.537 kilometers
- 1080.744 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- 1242.891 miles
- 2000.239 kilometers
- 1080.042 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 Points North Landing to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Points North Landing Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Points North Landing and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Points North Landing and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Points North Landing to Des Moines generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Points North Landing to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Points North Landing Airport (YNL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Points North Landing Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Points North Landing |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YNL |
| ICAO Code: | CYNL |
| Coordinates: | 58°16′36″N, 104°4′55″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 |