How far is Castlegar from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1276 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1607 miles / 2586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 55 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Castlegar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Castlegar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1275.866 miles
- 2053.308 kilometers
- 1108.697 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- 1273.027 miles
- 2048.739 kilometers
- 1106.230 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 Castlegar?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Castlegar?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Castlegar generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Castlegar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).
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 | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W |