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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Chisana (Chisana Airport) is 2427 miles / 3906 kilometers / 2109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Chisana (CZN) is 3273 miles / 5268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 30 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Chisana Airport

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2427
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3906
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2109
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Distance from Des Moines to Chisana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2426.984 miles
  • 3905.852 kilometers
  • 2108.992 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
  • 2421.499 miles
  • 3897.026 kilometers
  • 2104.225 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 Chisana?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chisana Airport (CZN)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Chisana generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 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 Chisana

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

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 Chisana Airport
City: Chisana, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CZN
ICAO Code: CZN
Coordinates: 62°4′16″N, 142°2′52″W