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How far is Kodiak, AK, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Kodiak (Kodiak Airport) is 2762 miles / 4445 kilometers / 2400 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Kodiak (ADQ) is 3857 miles / 6208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 48 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Kodiak Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Kodiak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2761.784 miles
  • 4444.660 kilometers
  • 2399.925 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
  • 2754.696 miles
  • 4433.254 kilometers
  • 2393.766 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 Des Moines to Kodiak?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Kodiak Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kodiak Airport (ADQ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Kodiak generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Kodiak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Kodiak Airport (ADQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kodiak Airport
City: Kodiak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADQ
ICAO Code: PADQ
Coordinates: 57°45′0″N, 152°29′38″W