How far is Gustavus, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers / 1873 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Gustavus (GST) is 2919 miles / 4697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 45 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2155.819 miles
- 3469.454 kilometers
- 1873.355 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- 2150.996 miles
- 3461.692 kilometers
- 1869.164 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Gustavus Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Gustavus?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Gustavus generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |