How far is Des Moines, IA, from Goose Bay?
The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 56 minutes.
CFB Goose Bay – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Goose Bay to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goose Bay to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1736.276 miles
- 2794.265 kilometers
- 1508.783 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- 1732.381 miles
- 2787.996 kilometers
- 1505.398 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 Goose Bay to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Goose Bay and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Goose Bay to Des Moines generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | CFB Goose Bay |
|---|---|
| City: | Goose Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYR |
| ICAO Code: | CYYR |
| Coordinates: | 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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 |