How far is Fort McMurray from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) is 1306 miles / 2102 kilometers / 1135 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort McMurray (YMM) is 1747 miles / 2812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 4 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Fort McMurray International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Fort McMurray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Fort McMurray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1305.838 miles
- 2101.543 kilometers
- 1134.743 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- 1304.311 miles
- 2099.085 kilometers
- 1133.415 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 Fort McMurray?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Fort McMurray International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Fort McMurray?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Fort McMurray generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 Fort McMurray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
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 | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″W |