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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Yakataga (Yakataga Airport) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Yakataga (CYT) is 3540 miles / 5697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 52 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Yakataga Airport

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2415
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3886
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2098
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Distance from Des Moines to Yakataga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.716 miles
  • 3886.109 kilometers
  • 2098.331 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
  • 2409.078 miles
  • 3877.035 kilometers
  • 2093.432 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 Yakataga?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yakataga Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yakataga Airport (CYT)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Yakataga generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 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 Yakataga

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Yakataga Airport
City: Yakataga, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYT
ICAO Code: PACY
Coordinates: 60°4′55″N, 142°29′34″W