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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 3192 miles / 5138 kilometers / 2774 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Chevak (VAK) is 4169 miles / 6710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 32 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Chevak Airport

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3192
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5138
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2774
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Distance from Des Moines to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3192.387 miles
  • 5137.649 kilometers
  • 2774.108 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
  • 3183.992 miles
  • 5124.138 kilometers
  • 2766.813 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Chevak Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Chevak generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 788 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 Chevak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chevak Airport (VAK).

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W