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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Prince George?

The distance between Prince George (Prince George Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1583 miles / 2547 kilometers / 1375 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prince George (YXS) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.

Prince George Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Prince George to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1582.621 miles
  • 2546.981 kilometers
  • 1375.260 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
  • 1579.375 miles
  • 2541.757 kilometers
  • 1372.439 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 Prince George to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Prince George Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince George Airport (YXS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Prince George 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 Prince George to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince George Airport (YXS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Prince George Airport
City: Prince George
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXS
ICAO Code: CYXS
Coordinates: 53°53′21″N, 122°40′44″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