How far is Sarnia from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sarnia (YZR) is 668 miles / 1075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sarnia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sarnia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.322 miles
- 950.031 kilometers
- 512.976 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- 588.832 miles
- 947.634 kilometers
- 511.681 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 Sarnia?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sarnia?
The time difference between Des Moines and Sarnia is 1 hour. Sarnia is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sarnia generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 Sarnia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).
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 | Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sarnia |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZR |
| ICAO Code: | CYZR |
| Coordinates: | 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W |