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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort Severn?

The distance between Fort Severn (Fort Severn Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1037 miles / 1668 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Severn (YER) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1699 miles / 2735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 29 minutes.

Fort Severn Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Fort Severn to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1036.607 miles
  • 1668.257 kilometers
  • 900.787 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
  • 1036.314 miles
  • 1667.786 kilometers
  • 900.532 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 Fort Severn to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Fort Severn Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Severn Airport (YER) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Fort Severn to Des Moines generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Severn to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Severn Airport (YER) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Fort Severn Airport
City: Fort Severn
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YER
ICAO Code: CYER
Coordinates: 56°1′8″N, 87°40′33″W
Destination 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