How far is Sandspit from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2577 miles / 4147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 9 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sandspit Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1934.666 miles
- 3113.543 kilometers
- 1681.179 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- 1930.065 miles
- 3106.139 kilometers
- 1677.181 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 Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sandspit?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sandspit generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 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 Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
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 | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |