How far is Des Moines, IA, from Cat Lake?
The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 709 miles / 1142 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 828 miles / 1332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 30 minutes.
Cat Lake Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Cat Lake to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 709.436 miles
- 1141.726 kilometers
- 616.483 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- 709.604 miles
- 1141.996 kilometers
- 616.629 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 Cat Lake to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cat Lake and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Cat Lake and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Cat Lake to Des Moines generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |