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

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Nunapitchuk (Nunapitchuk Airport) is 3095 miles / 4980 kilometers / 2689 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Nunapitchuk Airport

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4980
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Distance from Des Moines to Nunapitchuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3094.524 miles
  • 4980.153 kilometers
  • 2689.068 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
  • 3086.446 miles
  • 4967.154 kilometers
  • 2682.048 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 Nunapitchuk?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Nunapitchuk Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Nunapitchuk generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Nunapitchuk

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

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 Nunapitchuk Airport
City: Nunapitchuk, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: NUP
ICAO Code: PPIT
Coordinates: 60°54′20″N, 162°26′25″W