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How far is Tuktoyaktuk from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport) is 2388 miles / 3844 kilometers / 2075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Tuktoyaktuk (YUB) is 3637 miles / 5853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 29 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Tuktoyaktuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2388.326 miles
  • 3843.637 kilometers
  • 2075.398 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
  • 2383.797 miles
  • 3836.350 kilometers
  • 2071.463 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 Tuktoyaktuk?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Tuktoyaktuk generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 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 Tuktoyaktuk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport (YUB).

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 Tuktoyaktuk/James Gruben Airport
City: Tuktoyaktuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUB
ICAO Code: CYUB
Coordinates: 69°25′59″N, 133°1′33″W