How far is Anchorage, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2677 miles / 4308 kilometers / 2326 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3490 miles / 5617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 31 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Anchorage
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Anchorage. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2676.939 miles
- 4308.115 kilometers
- 2326.196 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- 2670.405 miles
- 4297.600 kilometers
- 2320.518 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 Des Moines to Anchorage?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Anchorage?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Anchorage generates about 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 296 kilograms equals 652 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Anchorage
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Anchorage, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ANC |
| ICAO Code: | PANC |
| Coordinates: | 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W |