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

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2925 miles / 4708 kilometers / 2542 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Koliganek to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2925.324 miles
  • 4707.852 kilometers
  • 2542.037 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
  • 2917.782 miles
  • 4695.715 kilometers
  • 2535.483 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 Koliganek to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Des Moines generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W
Destination 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