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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1656 miles / 2664 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 33 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1655.525 miles
  • 2664.309 kilometers
  • 1438.612 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
  • 1653.342 miles
  • 2660.796 kilometers
  • 1436.715 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Des Moines generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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