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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 10 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.604 miles
  • 971.407 kilometers
  • 524.518 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
  • 603.711 miles
  • 971.578 kilometers
  • 524.610 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 Winnipeg to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Winnipeg and Des Moines?

There is no time difference between Winnipeg and Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Des Moines generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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