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

The distance between Takotna (Takotna Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2878 miles / 4631 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Takotna (TCT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3522 miles / 5668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 52 minutes.

Takotna Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Takotna to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2877.723 miles
  • 4631.246 kilometers
  • 2500.673 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
  • 2870.568 miles
  • 4619.731 kilometers
  • 2494.455 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 Takotna to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Takotna Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Takotna Airport (TCT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Takotna to Des Moines generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Takotna to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″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