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

The distance between Kalskag (Kalskag Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3020 miles / 4861 kilometers / 2625 nautical miles.

Kalskag Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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4861
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2625
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Distance from Kalskag to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3020.339 miles
  • 4860.765 kilometers
  • 2624.603 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
  • 3012.562 miles
  • 4848.249 kilometers
  • 2617.845 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 Kalskag to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kalskag Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kalskag Airport (KLG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kalskag to Des Moines generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kalskag to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Kalskag Airport
City: Kalskag, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KLG
ICAO Code: PALG
Coordinates: 61°32′10″N, 160°20′27″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