How far is Des Moines, IA, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2523 miles / 4061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 19 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1958.626 miles
- 3152.103 kilometers
- 1702.000 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- 1954.179 miles
- 3144.946 kilometers
- 1698.135 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 Ketchikan to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Des Moines generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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 |