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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Victoria?

The distance between Victoria (Victoria International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1525 miles / 2454 kilometers / 1325 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria (YYJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1881 miles / 3027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 16 minutes.

Victoria International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1525
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2454
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Distance from Victoria to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1525.054 miles
  • 2454.337 kilometers
  • 1325.236 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
  • 1521.327 miles
  • 2448.339 kilometers
  • 1321.997 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 Victoria to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Victoria International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Victoria to Des Moines generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Victoria International Airport
City: Victoria
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYJ
ICAO Code: CYYJ
Coordinates: 48°38′48″N, 123°25′33″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