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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2864 miles / 4610 kilometers / 2489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to McGrath (MCG) is 3563 miles / 5734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – McGrath Airport

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4610
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2489
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Distance from Des Moines to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2864.352 miles
  • 4609.728 kilometers
  • 2489.054 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
  • 2857.245 miles
  • 4598.290 kilometers
  • 2482.878 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Des Moines to McGrath generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 701 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 McGrath

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

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 McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W