How far is Des Moines, IA, from Akureyri?
The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3262 miles / 5249 kilometers / 2834 nautical miles.
Akureyri Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Akureyri to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akureyri to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3261.754 miles
- 5249.284 kilometers
- 2834.387 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- 3253.308 miles
- 5235.692 kilometers
- 2827.048 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 Akureyri to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Akureyri and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Akureyri to Des Moines generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Akureyri to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Akureyri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Akureyri |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | AEY |
| ICAO Code: | BIAR |
| Coordinates: | 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″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 |