How far is Des Moines, IA, from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1951 miles / 3140 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 32 minutes.
Gander International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Gander to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1951.227 miles
- 3140.196 kilometers
- 1695.570 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- 1946.212 miles
- 3132.125 kilometers
- 1691.212 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 Gander to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Gander to Des Moines generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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 |