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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Quebec?

The distance between Quebec (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quebec (YQB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1328 miles / 2138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 37 minutes.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1160
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1867
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1008
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Distance from Quebec to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1160.185 miles
  • 1867.136 kilometers
  • 1008.173 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
  • 1157.400 miles
  • 1862.654 kilometers
  • 1005.753 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 Quebec to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Quebec to Des Moines generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quebec to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
City: Quebec
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQB
ICAO Code: CYQB
Coordinates: 46°47′27″N, 71°23′35″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