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How far is Winnipeg from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) is 604 miles / 971 kilometers / 525 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Winnipeg (YWG) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Winnipeg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 603.604 miles
  • 971.407 kilometers
  • 524.518 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
  • 603.711 miles
  • 971.578 kilometers
  • 524.610 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 Winnipeg?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Winnipeg?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Winnipeg.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Winnipeg generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Winnipeg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).

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 Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″W