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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Tuktoyaktuk?

The distance between Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2388 miles / 3844 kilometers / 2075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tuktoyaktuk (YUB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3595 miles / 5786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 40 minutes.

Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tuktoyaktuk to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2388.326 miles
  • 3843.637 kilometers
  • 2075.398 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
  • 2383.797 miles
  • 3836.350 kilometers
  • 2071.463 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 Tuktoyaktuk to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tuktoyaktuk to Des Moines generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tuktoyaktuk to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W