How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sandspit?
The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers / 1681 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2533 miles / 4077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 14 minutes.
Sandspit Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sandspit to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandspit to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1934.666 miles
- 3113.543 kilometers
- 1681.179 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- 1930.065 miles
- 3106.139 kilometers
- 1677.181 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 Sandspit to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandspit and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sandspit to Des Moines generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″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 |