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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Akulivik?

The distance between Akulivik (Akulivik Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1485 miles / 2390 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1749 miles / 2815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.

Akulivik Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Akulivik to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1485.115 miles
  • 2390.062 kilometers
  • 1290.530 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
  • 1483.636 miles
  • 2387.680 kilometers
  • 1289.244 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 Akulivik to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Akulivik Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Akulivik to Des Moines generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Akulivik Airport
City: Akulivik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: AKV
ICAO Code: CYKO
Coordinates: 60°49′6″N, 78°8′54″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