How far is Des Moines, IA, from Fort McMurray?
The distance between Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1306 miles / 2102 kilometers / 1135 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort McMurray (YMM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 10 minutes.
Fort McMurray International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Fort McMurray to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort McMurray to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1305.838 miles
- 2101.543 kilometers
- 1134.743 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- 1304.311 miles
- 2099.085 kilometers
- 1133.415 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 McMurray to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Fort McMurray International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort McMurray and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Fort McMurray to Des Moines generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 McMurray to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort McMurray International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort McMurray |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YMM |
| ICAO Code: | CYMM |
| Coordinates: | 56°39′11″N, 111°13′19″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 |