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How far is Sanday from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sanday (Sanday Airport) is 3864 miles / 6218 kilometers / 3357 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Sanday Airport

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3357
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Distance from Des Moines to Sanday

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3863.736 miles
  • 6218.080 kilometers
  • 3357.494 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
  • 3853.003 miles
  • 6200.807 kilometers
  • 3348.168 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 Sanday?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sanday Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sanday Airport (NDY)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Sanday generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Sanday

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sanday Airport (NDY).

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 Sanday Airport
City: Sanday
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NDY
ICAO Code: EGES
Coordinates: 59°15′1″N, 2°34′36″W