How far is Sault Ste Marie from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sault Ste Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Airport) is 569 miles / 916 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 31 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sault Ste. Marie Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 569.378 miles
- 916.326 kilometers
- 494.776 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- 568.537 miles
- 914.972 kilometers
- 494.045 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 Sault Ste Marie?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sault Ste Marie?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sault Ste Marie generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Sault Ste Marie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).
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 | Sault Ste. Marie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sault Ste Marie |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAM |
| ICAO Code: | CYAM |
| Coordinates: | 46°29′6″N, 84°30′33″W |