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How far is May Creek, AK, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to May Creek (MYK) is 3427 miles / 5516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 24 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – May Creek Airport

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2437
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3922
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2118
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Distance from Des Moines to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2436.900 miles
  • 3921.811 kilometers
  • 2117.608 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
  • 2431.301 miles
  • 3912.800 kilometers
  • 2112.743 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to May Creek Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to May Creek generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W