How far is Des Moines, IA, from Powell River?
The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2002 miles / 3222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 34 minutes.
Powell River Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Powell River to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Powell River to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1585.192 miles
- 2551.119 kilometers
- 1377.494 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- 1581.394 miles
- 2545.007 kilometers
- 1374.194 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 Powell River to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Powell River and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Powell River to Des Moines generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Powell River Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Powell River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPW |
| ICAO Code: | CYPW |
| Coordinates: | 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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 |