How far is Des Moines, IA, from Thompson?
The distance between Thompson (Thompson Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1004 miles / 1616 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thompson (YTH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1222 miles / 1966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 15 minutes.
Thompson Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Thompson to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thompson to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1003.934 miles
- 1615.676 kilometers
- 872.395 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- 1003.762 miles
- 1615.398 kilometers
- 872.245 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 Thompson to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Thompson Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thompson and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Thompson and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Thompson to Des Moines generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thompson to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thompson Airport (YTH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thompson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTH |
| ICAO Code: | CYTH |
| Coordinates: | 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″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 |