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How far is Saskatoon from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Saskatoon (Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers / 832 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Saskatoon (YXE) is 1229 miles / 1978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 57 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Saskatoon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.980 miles
  • 1540.110 kilometers
  • 831.593 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
  • 955.985 miles
  • 1538.509 kilometers
  • 830.728 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 Saskatoon?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Saskatoon generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Saskatoon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE).

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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
City: Saskatoon
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXE
ICAO Code: CYXE
Coordinates: 52°10′14″N, 106°41′59″W