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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2089 miles / 3362 kilometers / 1815 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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3362
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1815
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Distance from Norman Wells to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2089.067 miles
  • 3362.028 kilometers
  • 1815.350 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
  • 2085.421 miles
  • 3356.160 kilometers
  • 1812.182 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 Norman Wells to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Des Moines generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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