How far is Muskrat Dam from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Muskrat Dam (Muskrat Dam Airport) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers / 719 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) is 1056 miles / 1699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Muskrat Dam Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Muskrat Dam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Muskrat Dam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 827.331 miles
- 1331.461 kilometers
- 718.931 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- 827.414 miles
- 1331.594 kilometers
- 719.004 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 Muskrat Dam?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Muskrat Dam Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Muskrat Dam?
There is no time difference between Des Moines and Muskrat Dam.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Muskrat Dam generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 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 Muskrat Dam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA).
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 | Muskrat Dam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muskrat Dam |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | MSA |
| ICAO Code: | CZMD |
| Coordinates: | 53°26′29″N, 91°45′46″W |