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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Tok (Tok Junction Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Tok (TKJ) is 3167 miles / 5096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 21 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Tok Junction Airport

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2475
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3983
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2151
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Distance from Des Moines to Tok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2475.050 miles
  • 3983.208 kilometers
  • 2150.760 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
  • 2469.501 miles
  • 3974.276 kilometers
  • 2145.937 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 Tok?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Tok Junction Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tok Junction Airport (TKJ)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Tok generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 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 Tok

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tok Junction Airport (TKJ).

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 Tok Junction Airport
City: Tok, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TKJ
ICAO Code: PFTO
Coordinates: 63°19′46″N, 142°57′14″W