How far is Des Moines, IA, from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2909 miles / 4682 kilometers / 2528 nautical miles.

Distance from King Salmon to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2909.273 miles
• 4682.020 kilometers
• 2528.089 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

• 2901.727 miles
• 4669.877 kilometers
• 2521.532 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 King Salmon to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between King Salmon and Des Moines?

The time difference between King Salmon and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of King Salmon.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Des Moines generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 713 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	King Salmon Airport
City:	King Salmon, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	AKN
ICAO Code:	PAKN
Coordinates:	58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″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