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How far is Swan River from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 814 miles / 1309 kilometers / 707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Swan River (ZJN) is 1052 miles / 1693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 31 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 813.609 miles
  • 1309.376 kilometers
  • 707.007 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
  • 813.322 miles
  • 1308.916 kilometers
  • 706.758 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Swan River Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Swan River?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Swan River.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Swan River generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W