How far is Ontario, CA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ontario (Ontario International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2257 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario (ONT) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ontario International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Ontario
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Ontario. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1402.133 miles
- 2256.514 kilometers
- 1218.420 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- 1399.604 miles
- 2252.445 kilometers
- 1216.223 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 Ontario?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ontario International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ontario?
The time difference between Des Moines and Ontario is 2 hours. Ontario is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ontario International Airport (ONT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Ontario generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Ontario
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ontario International Airport (ONT).
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 | Ontario International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ontario, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ONT |
| ICAO Code: | KONT |
| Coordinates: | 34°3′21″N, 117°36′3″W |