How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 2999 miles / 4826 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 3931 miles / 6326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 13 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Holy Cross Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Holy Cross
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Holy Cross. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2998.656 miles
- 4825.869 kilometers
- 2605.761 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- 2990.997 miles
- 4813.543 kilometers
- 2599.106 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 Holy Cross?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Holy Cross?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Holy Cross generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 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 Holy Cross
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).
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 | Holy Cross Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Holy Cross, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HCR |
| ICAO Code: | PAHC |
| Coordinates: | 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W |