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How far is Kingfisher Lake from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kingfisher Lake (Kingfisher Lake Airport) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kingfisher Lake (KIF) is 1030 miles / 1657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 27 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Kingfisher Lake Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Kingfisher Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 812.609 miles
  • 1307.767 kilometers
  • 706.138 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
  • 812.630 miles
  • 1307.800 kilometers
  • 706.156 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 Kingfisher Lake?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kingfisher Lake Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kingfisher Lake Airport (KIF)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kingfisher Lake generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Kingfisher Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kingfisher Lake Airport (KIF).

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 Kingfisher Lake Airport
City: Kingfisher Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: KIF
ICAO Code: CNM5
Coordinates: 53°0′45″N, 89°51′19″W