How far is Des Moines, IA, from Alma?
The distance between Alma (Alma Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alma (YTF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 32 minutes.
Alma Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Alma to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alma to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1175.651 miles
- 1892.027 kilometers
- 1021.613 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- 1173.036 miles
- 1887.819 kilometers
- 1019.341 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 Alma to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Alma Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alma and Des Moines?
The time difference between Alma and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Alma.
Flight carbon footprint between Alma Airport (YTF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Alma to Des Moines generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alma to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alma Airport (YTF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Alma Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alma |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTF |
| ICAO Code: | CYTF |
| Coordinates: | 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″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 |