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

The distance between Aleknagik (Aleknagik Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Aleknagik Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Aleknagik to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2975.569 miles
  • 4788.714 kilometers
  • 2585.699 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
  • 2967.825 miles
  • 4776.252 kilometers
  • 2578.970 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 Aleknagik to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Aleknagik Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aleknagik Airport (WKK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Aleknagik to Des Moines generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aleknagik to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Aleknagik Airport
City: Aleknagik, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WKK
ICAO Code: 5A8
Coordinates: 59°16′57″N, 158°37′4″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