How far is Des Moines, IA, from Nakina?
The distance between Nakina (Nakina Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nakina (YQN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 801 miles / 1289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 25 minutes.
Nakina Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Nakina to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nakina to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 684.723 miles
- 1101.954 kilometers
- 595.008 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- 684.478 miles
- 1101.560 kilometers
- 594.795 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 Nakina to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Nakina Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nakina and Des Moines?
The time difference between Nakina and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Nakina.
Flight carbon footprint between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Nakina to Des Moines generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nakina to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nakina Airport (YQN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Nakina Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nakina |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQN |
| ICAO Code: | CYQN |
| Coordinates: | 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″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 |