How far is Des Moines, IA, from Quaqtaq?
The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1684 miles / 2710 kilometers / 1463 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 13 minutes.
Quaqtaq Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Quaqtaq to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quaqtaq to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1684.086 miles
- 2710.274 kilometers
- 1463.431 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- 1681.662 miles
- 2706.373 kilometers
- 1461.325 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 Quaqtaq to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Quaqtaq and Des Moines?
The time difference between Quaqtaq and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Quaqtaq.
Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Des Moines generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Quaqtaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quaqtaq |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQC |
| ICAO Code: | CYHA |
| Coordinates: | 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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 |