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How far is Red Lake from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 658 miles / 1060 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Red Lake (YRL) is 823 miles / 1325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Red Lake Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 658.465 miles
  • 1059.696 kilometers
  • 572.190 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
  • 658.689 miles
  • 1060.058 kilometers
  • 572.385 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Red Lake Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Red Lake generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Red Lake

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

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W