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How far is Abbotsford from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Abbotsford (Abbotsford International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Abbotsford (YXX) is 1869 miles / 3008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 19 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Abbotsford International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Abbotsford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1480.905 miles
  • 2383.285 kilometers
  • 1286.871 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
  • 1477.356 miles
  • 2377.575 kilometers
  • 1283.788 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 Abbotsford?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Abbotsford generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Abbotsford

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

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 Abbotsford International Airport
City: Abbotsford
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXX
ICAO Code: CYXX
Coordinates: 49°1′31″N, 122°21′39″W