How far is St. George Island, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and St. George Island (St. George Airport) is 3410 miles / 5488 kilometers / 2963 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – St. George Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to St. George Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to St. George Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3410.071 miles
- 5487.977 kilometers
- 2963.270 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- 3400.776 miles
- 5473.018 kilometers
- 2955.193 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. George Island?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to St. George Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and St. George Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. George Airport (STG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to St. George Island generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 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. George Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and St. George Airport (STG).
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. George Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St. George Island, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | STG |
| ICAO Code: | PAPB |
| Coordinates: | 56°34′38″N, 169°39′49″W |