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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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.
What is the time difference between Quebec and Des Moines?
The time difference between Quebec and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Quebec.
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  |
| 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  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |