How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort St.John?
The distance between Fort St.John (Fort St. John Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort St.John (YXJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1912 miles / 3077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 8 minutes.
Fort St. John Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort St.John to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort St.John to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1580.311 miles
- 2543.264 kilometers
- 1373.253 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- 1577.469 miles
- 2538.691 kilometers
- 1370.783 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 Fort St.John to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort St. John Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort St.John and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort St.John to Des Moines generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort St.John to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort St. John Airport (YXJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort St. John Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort St.John |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXJ |
| ICAO Code: | CYXJ |
| Coordinates: | 56°14′17″N, 120°44′23″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 |