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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Saint John?

The distance between Saint John (Saint John Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Saint John (YSJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1725 miles / 2776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 49 minutes.

Saint John Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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1414
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Distance from Saint John to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.265 miles
  • 2276.039 kilometers
  • 1228.963 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
  • 1410.621 miles
  • 2270.175 kilometers
  • 1225.796 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 Saint John to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Saint John Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Saint John to Des Moines generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Saint John to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Saint John Airport
City: Saint John
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSJ
ICAO Code: CYSJ
Coordinates: 45°18′57″N, 65°53′25″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