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

The distance between Tok (Tok Junction Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers / 2151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tok (TKJ) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3125 miles / 5029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 32 minutes.

Tok Junction Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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2475
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3983
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2151
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Distance from Tok to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2475.050 miles
  • 3983.208 kilometers
  • 2150.760 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
  • 2469.501 miles
  • 3974.276 kilometers
  • 2145.937 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 Tok to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Tok Junction Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Tok to Des Moines generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Tok Junction Airport
City: Tok, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TKJ
ICAO Code: PFTO
Coordinates: 63°19′46″N, 142°57′14″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