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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Abbotsford?

The distance between Abbotsford (Abbotsford International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abbotsford (YXX) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1868 miles / 3007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 24 minutes.

Abbotsford International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Abbotsford to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.905 miles
  • 2383.285 kilometers
  • 1286.871 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
  • 1477.356 miles
  • 2377.575 kilometers
  • 1283.788 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 Abbotsford to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Abbotsford International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Abbotsford to Des Moines generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Abbotsford International Airport
City: Abbotsford
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXX
ICAO Code: CYXX
Coordinates: 49°1′31″N, 122°21′39″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