How far is Des Moines, IA, from Edmonton?
The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1231 miles / 1981 kilometers / 1070 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1524 miles / 2453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 29 minutes.
Edmonton International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Edmonton to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edmonton to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1230.859 miles
- 1980.875 kilometers
- 1069.587 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- 1228.916 miles
- 1977.748 kilometers
- 1067.899 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 Edmonton to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Edmonton to Des Moines generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Edmonton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edmonton |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YEG |
| ICAO Code: | CYEG |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W |
| Destination | 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 |