How far is Nanaimo from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 1942 miles / 3125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 54 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Nanaimo Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Nanaimo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Nanaimo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1548.933 miles
- 2492.766 kilometers
- 1345.986 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- 1545.171 miles
- 2486.711 kilometers
- 1342.716 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 Nanaimo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Nanaimo Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nanaimo?
The time difference between Des Moines and Nanaimo is 2 hours. Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Nanaimo generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Nanaimo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Nanaimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCD |
| ICAO Code: | CYCD |
| Coordinates: | 49°3′8″N, 123°52′12″W |