How far is Des Moines, IA, from Gustavus, AK?
The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers / 1873 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2875 miles / 4627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 50 minutes.
Gustavus Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Gustavus to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gustavus to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2155.819 miles
- 3469.454 kilometers
- 1873.355 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- 2150.996 miles
- 3461.692 kilometers
- 1869.164 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 Gustavus to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gustavus and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Gustavus to Des Moines generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gustavus to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |
| Destination | 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 |