How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sanikiluaq?
The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1221 miles / 1965 kilometers / 1061 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1752 miles / 2819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 45 minutes.
Sanikiluaq Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanikiluaq to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1220.822 miles
- 1964.723 kilometers
- 1060.865 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- 1219.687 miles
- 1962.896 kilometers
- 1059.879 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 Sanikiluaq to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sanikiluaq and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Des Moines generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sanikiluaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanikiluaq |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YSK |
| ICAO Code: | CYSK |
| Coordinates: | 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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 |