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How far is Vancouver from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1518 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Vancouver (CXH) is 1899 miles / 3056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 57 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Des Moines to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1517.501 miles
  • 2442.181 kilometers
  • 1318.672 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
  • 1513.864 miles
  • 2436.329 kilometers
  • 1315.512 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 Des Moines to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Vancouver generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W