How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1696 miles / 2730 kilometers / 1474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2119 miles / 3411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 14 minutes.
Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1696.468 miles
- 2730.200 kilometers
- 1474.190 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- 1692.062 miles
- 2723.110 kilometers
- 1470.362 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 Sydney to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Des Moines?
The time difference between Sydney and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sydney to Des Moines generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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 |