How far is Sitka, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Sitka (SIT) is 3005 miles / 4836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 50 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2121.687 miles
- 3414.524 kilometers
- 1843.695 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- 2116.834 miles
- 3406.715 kilometers
- 1839.479 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sitka?
The time difference between Des Moines and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Sitka generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |