How far is Takotna, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Takotna (TCT) is 3563 miles / 5734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Takotna Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Takotna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Takotna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2877.723 miles
- 4631.246 kilometers
- 2500.673 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- 2870.568 miles
- 4619.731 kilometers
- 2494.455 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 Takotna?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Takotna Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Takotna?
The time difference between Des Moines and Takotna is 3 hours. Takotna is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Takotna Airport (TCT)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Takotna generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Takotna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Takotna Airport (TCT).
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 | Takotna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Takotna, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TCT |
| ICAO Code: | PPCT |
| Coordinates: | 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W |