How far is Grayling, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Grayling (Grayling Airport) is 3005 miles / 4836 kilometers / 2611 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Grayling (KGX) is 3931 miles / 6327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 22 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Grayling Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Grayling
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Grayling. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3005.177 miles
- 4836.363 kilometers
- 2611.427 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- 2997.537 miles
- 4824.068 kilometers
- 2604.788 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 Grayling?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Grayling Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Grayling?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grayling Airport (KGX)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Grayling generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 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 Grayling
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Grayling Airport (KGX).
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 | Grayling Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grayling, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KGX |
| ICAO Code: | PAGX |
| Coordinates: | 62°53′42″N, 160°3′58″W |