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How far is Texada from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Texada (Texada/Gillies Bay Airport) is 1584 miles / 2550 kilometers / 1377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Texada (YGB) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 38 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Texada/Gillies Bay Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Texada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1584.447 miles
  • 2549.920 kilometers
  • 1376.847 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
  • 1580.637 miles
  • 2543.788 kilometers
  • 1373.536 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 Texada?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Texada/Gillies Bay Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Texada generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Texada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (YGB).

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 Texada/Gillies Bay Airport
City: Texada
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGB
ICAO Code: CYGB
Coordinates: 49°41′39″N, 124°31′4″W