How far is Des Moines, IA, from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2178 miles / 3506 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2740 miles / 4409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 5 minutes.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2178.470 miles
- 3505.907 kilometers
- 1893.039 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- 2173.832 miles
- 3498.443 kilometers
- 1889.008 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 Whitehorse to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Des Moines generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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 |