How far is Des Moines, IA, from Prince Rupert?
The distance between Prince Rupert (Prince Rupert Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1893 miles / 3046 kilometers / 1645 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2412 miles / 3881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 11 minutes.
Prince Rupert Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Prince Rupert to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Prince Rupert to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1892.948 miles
- 3046.405 kilometers
- 1644.927 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- 1888.611 miles
- 3039.425 kilometers
- 1641.158 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 Prince Rupert to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Prince Rupert Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Prince Rupert and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Prince Rupert to Des Moines generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Prince Rupert to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Prince Rupert Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Prince Rupert |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPR |
| ICAO Code: | CYPR |
| Coordinates: | 54°17′9″N, 130°26′42″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 |