How far is Island Lake from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 853 miles / 1372 kilometers / 741 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 852.598 miles
• 1372.123 kilometers
• 740.887 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

• 852.675 miles
• 1372.247 kilometers
• 740.954 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Island Lake Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Island Lake?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Island Lake.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Island Lake generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Island Lake

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

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	Island Lake Airport
City:	Island Lake
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YIV
ICAO Code:	CYIV
Coordinates:	53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W