How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2566 miles / 4130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 14 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1958.626 miles
- 3152.103 kilometers
- 1702.000 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- 1954.179 miles
- 3144.946 kilometers
- 1698.135 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 Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ketchikan?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Ketchikan generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
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 | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |