How far is Comox from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Comox (CFB Comox) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Comox (YQQ) is 2016 miles / 3244 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – CFB Comox
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Distance from Des Moines to Comox
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Comox. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1600.967 miles
- 2576.507 kilometers
- 1391.202 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- 1597.106 miles
- 2570.292 kilometers
- 1387.847 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 Comox?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to CFB Comox is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Comox?
The time difference between Des Moines and Comox is 2 hours. Comox is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and CFB Comox (YQQ)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Comox generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Comox
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and CFB Comox (YQQ).
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 | CFB Comox |
|---|---|
| City: | Comox |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQQ |
| ICAO Code: | CYQQ |
| Coordinates: | 49°42′38″N, 124°53′13″W |