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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Unalaska (Unalaska Airport) is 3344 miles / 5382 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Unalaska Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Unalaska

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.496 miles
  • 5382.445 kilometers
  • 2906.288 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
  • 3335.375 miles
  • 5367.766 kilometers
  • 2898.362 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 Unalaska?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Unalaska Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Unalaska Airport (DUT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Unalaska generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Unalaska

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

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 Unalaska Airport
City: Unalaska, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DUT
ICAO Code: PADU
Coordinates: 53°54′0″N, 166°32′38″W