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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 3310 miles / 5327 kilometers / 2877 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3310.320 miles
• 5327.443 kilometers
• 2876.589 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

• 3301.306 miles
• 5312.937 kilometers
• 2868.757 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 Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Akutan?

The time difference between Des Moines and Akutan is 3 hours. Akutan is 3 hours behind Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Akutan generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

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	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W