How far is Des Moines, IA, from Whale Cove?
The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1432 miles / 2305 kilometers / 1245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 36 minutes.
Whale Cove Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Whale Cove to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whale Cove to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1432.193 miles
- 2304.891 kilometers
- 1244.541 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- 1431.323 miles
- 2303.490 kilometers
- 1243.785 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 Whale Cove to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whale Cove and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Whale Cove and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Whale Cove to Des Moines generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Whale Cove Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whale Cove |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXN |
| ICAO Code: | CYXN |
| Coordinates: | 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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 |