How far is Whitehorse from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 2178 miles / 3506 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 2781 miles / 4475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 53 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Whitehorse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Whitehorse. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Whitehorse?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Whitehorse?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Whitehorse generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Whitehorse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |