Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Abbotsford (YXX)
Flight distance from Des Moines to Abbotsford (Des Moines International Airport – Abbotsford International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 18 minutes.
Driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Abbotsford (YXX) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers and travel time by car is about 31 hours 28 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Abbotsford International Airport (YXX).
How far is Abbotsford from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Abbotsford. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Abbotsford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abbotsford |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXX |
| ICAO Code: | CYXX |
| Coordinates: | 49°1′31″N, 122°21′39″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Abbotsford is 2 hours. Abbotsford is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 178 kg (393 pounds).
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Des Moines (DSM) → Abbotsford (YXX).
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