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How far is Windsor from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Windsor (Windsor International Airport) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Windsor (YQG) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 36 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Windsor International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Windsor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 554.052 miles
  • 891.660 kilometers
  • 481.458 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
  • 552.623 miles
  • 889.361 kilometers
  • 480.216 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 Windsor?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Windsor International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Windsor International Airport (YQG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Windsor generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 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 Windsor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Windsor International Airport (YQG).

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 Windsor International Airport
City: Windsor
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQG
ICAO Code: CYQG
Coordinates: 42°16′32″N, 82°57′20″W