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How far is Dawson City from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 2376 miles / 3824 kilometers / 2065 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Dawson City (YDA) is 3101 miles / 4991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 44 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Dawson City Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2375.890 miles
  • 3823.624 kilometers
  • 2064.592 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
  • 2370.825 miles
  • 3815.473 kilometers
  • 2060.191 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 Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Dawson City Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Dawson City generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 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 Dawson City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Dawson City Airport (YDA).

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 Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W