How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 940 miles / 1513 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 55 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 940.081 miles
- 1512.913 kilometers
- 816.908 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- 937.803 miles
- 1509.247 kilometers
- 814.928 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 Ottawa to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Des Moines?
The time difference between Ottawa and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Des Moines generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |