How far is Quebec from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Quebec (Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Quebec (YQB) is 1332 miles / 2144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Quebec
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Quebec. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1160.185 miles
- 1867.136 kilometers
- 1008.173 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- 1157.400 miles
- 1862.654 kilometers
- 1005.753 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 Quebec?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Quebec?
The time difference between Des Moines and Quebec is 1 hour. Quebec is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Quebec generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Quebec
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).
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 | Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Quebec |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQB |
| ICAO Code: | CYQB |
| Coordinates: | 46°47′27″N, 71°23′35″W |