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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Juneau (Juneau International Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Juneau (JNU) is 2847 miles / 4582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 13 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Juneau International Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Juneau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.126 miles
  • 3403.965 kilometers
  • 1837.994 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
  • 2110.452 miles
  • 3396.443 kilometers
  • 1833.933 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 Juneau?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Juneau International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Juneau International Airport (JNU)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Juneau generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 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 Juneau

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

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 Juneau International Airport
City: Juneau, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JNU
ICAO Code: PAJN
Coordinates: 58°21′28″N, 134°34′59″W