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How far is Montreal from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Montreal (Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport) is 1050 miles / 1690 kilometers / 913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Montreal (YHU) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 48 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Montreal

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Montreal. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1050.382 miles
  • 1690.425 kilometers
  • 912.757 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
  • 1047.797 miles
  • 1686.266 kilometers
  • 910.511 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 Montreal?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport (YHU)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Montreal generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Montreal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport (YHU).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHU
ICAO Code: CYHU
Coordinates: 45°31′3″N, 73°25′0″W