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How far is Des Moines, IA, from High Level?

The distance between High Level (High Level Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1561 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from High Level (YOJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1997 miles / 3214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 53 minutes.

High Level Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1561
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2511
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Distance from High Level to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1560.573 miles
  • 2511.498 kilometers
  • 1356.101 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
  • 1558.265 miles
  • 2507.784 kilometers
  • 1354.095 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 High Level to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from High Level Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between High Level Airport (YOJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from High Level to Des Moines generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from High Level to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between High Level Airport (YOJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin High Level Airport
City: High Level
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOJ
ICAO Code: CYOJ
Coordinates: 58°37′17″N, 117°9′54″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