How far is St. Paul Island, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and St. Paul Island (St. Paul Island Airport) is 3419 miles / 5502 kilometers / 2971 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – St. Paul Island Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to St. Paul Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to St. Paul Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3418.857 miles
- 5502.117 kilometers
- 2970.906 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- 3409.544 miles
- 5487.130 kilometers
- 2962.813 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 St. Paul Island?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to St. Paul Island Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and St. Paul Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Paul Island Airport (SNP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to St. Paul Island generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to St. Paul Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. Paul Island Airport (SNP).
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 | St. Paul Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St. Paul Island, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SNP |
| ICAO Code: | PASN |
| Coordinates: | 57°9′58″N, 170°13′21″W |