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How far is Sioux Lookout from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sioux Lookout (Sioux Lookout Airport) is 599 miles / 963 kilometers / 520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 19 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Sioux Lookout Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Sioux Lookout

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 598.563 miles
  • 963.294 kilometers
  • 520.137 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
  • 598.779 miles
  • 963.641 kilometers
  • 520.325 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 Sioux Lookout?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sioux Lookout Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sioux Lookout?

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Sioux Lookout.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Sioux Lookout generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 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 Sioux Lookout

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL).

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 Sioux Lookout Airport
City: Sioux Lookout
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXL
ICAO Code: CYXL
Coordinates: 50°6′50″N, 91°54′19″W