Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Whitehorse (YXY)
Distance from Des Moines to Whitehorse (Des Moines International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2178 miles / 3506 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.
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How far is Whitehorse from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Whitehorse. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2178.470 miles
- 3505.907 kilometers
- 1893.039 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- 2173.832 miles
- 3498.443 kilometers
- 1889.008 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) is 4 hours 37 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Whitehorse is 2 hours. Whitehorse is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 242 kg (533 pounds).
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 | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |
Des Moines to Whitehorse flight path
Shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
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