How far is Ottawa from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 940 miles / 1513 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1105 miles / 1779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 8 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 940.081 miles
- 1512.913 kilometers
- 816.908 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- 937.803 miles
- 1509.247 kilometers
- 814.928 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 Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ottawa?
The time difference between Des Moines and Ottawa is 1 hour. Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Ottawa generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
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 | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |