How far is Arctic Village, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Arctic Village (Arctic Village Airport) is 2635 miles / 4241 kilometers / 2290 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Arctic Village (ARC) is 3754 miles / 6042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 20 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Arctic Village Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Arctic Village
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Arctic Village. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2635.319 miles
- 4241.135 kilometers
- 2290.030 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- 2629.558 miles
- 4231.864 kilometers
- 2285.024 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 Arctic Village?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Arctic Village Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Arctic Village?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Arctic Village generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 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 Arctic Village
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC).
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 | Arctic Village Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arctic Village, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ARC |
| ICAO Code: | PARC |
| Coordinates: | 68°6′52″N, 145°34′44″W |