How far is Cat Lake from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) is 709 miles / 1142 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Cat Lake (YAC) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Cat Lake Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Cat Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Cat Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 709.436 miles
- 1141.726 kilometers
- 616.483 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- 709.604 miles
- 1141.996 kilometers
- 616.629 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 Cat Lake?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Cat Lake Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cat Lake?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Cat Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Cat Lake generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Cat Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cat Lake Airport (YAC).
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 | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |