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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pickle Lake?

The distance between Pickle Lake (Pickle Lake Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Des Moines (DSM) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 58 minutes.

Pickle Lake Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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704
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Distance from Pickle Lake to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 703.951 miles
  • 1132.900 kilometers
  • 611.717 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
  • 704.048 miles
  • 1133.055 kilometers
  • 611.801 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 Pickle Lake to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Pickle Lake Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Pickle Lake to Des Moines generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pickle Lake to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Pickle Lake Airport
City: Pickle Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPL
ICAO Code: CYPL
Coordinates: 51°26′47″N, 90°12′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