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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Saskatoon?

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

The driving distance from Saskatoon (YXE) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1186 miles / 1908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 4 minutes.

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

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957
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Distance from Saskatoon to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saskatoon to Des Moines. 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 Saskatoon to Des Moines?

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

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

On average, flying from Saskatoon to Des Moines 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 Saskatoon to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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