How far is Nanaimo from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Nanaimo (Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers / 1350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Nanaimo (ZNA) is 1943 miles / 3127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 59 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Nanaimo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Nanaimo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1553.820 miles
- 2500.630 kilometers
- 1350.232 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- 1550.055 miles
- 2494.572 kilometers
- 1346.961 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 Nanaimo?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nanaimo?
The time difference between Des Moines and Nanaimo is 2 hours. Nanaimo is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Nanaimo generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Nanaimo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA).
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 | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanaimo |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | ZNA |
| ICAO Code: | CAC8 |
| Coordinates: | 49°10′59″N, 123°56′59″W |