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How far is Saint John from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Saint John (Saint John Airport) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Saint John (YSJ) is 1727 miles / 2780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 54 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Saint John Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Saint John

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.265 miles
  • 2276.039 kilometers
  • 1228.963 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
  • 1410.621 miles
  • 2270.175 kilometers
  • 1225.796 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 Saint John?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Saint John Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saint John Airport (YSJ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Saint John generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Saint John

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saint John Airport (YSJ).

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 Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″W