How far is Sydney from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1696 miles / 2730 kilometers / 1474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sydney (YQY) is 2105 miles / 3387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 1 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1696.468 miles
- 2730.200 kilometers
- 1474.190 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- 1692.062 miles
- 2723.110 kilometers
- 1470.362 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sydney?
The time difference between Des Moines and Sydney is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sydney generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |