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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 2925 miles / 4708 kilometers / 2542 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Koliganek Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2925.324 miles
  • 4707.852 kilometers
  • 2542.037 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
  • 2917.782 miles
  • 4695.715 kilometers
  • 2535.483 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Koliganek Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Koliganek generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Koliganek

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

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W