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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Penticton?

The distance between Penticton (Penticton Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2196 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penticton (YYF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 10 minutes.

Penticton Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1365
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2196
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1186
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Distance from Penticton to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.754 miles
  • 2196.358 kilometers
  • 1185.939 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
  • 1361.638 miles
  • 2191.345 kilometers
  • 1183.231 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 Penticton to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Penticton Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Penticton to Des Moines generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Penticton Regional Airport
City: Penticton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYF
ICAO Code: CYYF
Coordinates: 49°27′47″N, 119°36′7″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