How far is Kitchener from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kitchener (Region of Waterloo International Airport) is 691 miles / 1112 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kitchener (YKF) is 790 miles / 1271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Region of Waterloo International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Kitchener
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Kitchener. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 690.666 miles
- 1111.519 kilometers
- 600.172 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- 688.933 miles
- 1108.731 kilometers
- 598.667 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 Kitchener?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Region of Waterloo International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Kitchener?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Kitchener generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 272 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 Kitchener
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
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 | Region of Waterloo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kitchener |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YKF |
| ICAO Code: | CYKF |
| Coordinates: | 43°27′38″N, 80°22′42″W |