How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2745 miles / 4418 kilometers / 2385 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3864 miles / 6218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Deadhorse Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Deadhorse
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Deadhorse. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2745.106 miles
- 4417.820 kilometers
- 2385.432 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- 2739.048 miles
- 4408.070 kilometers
- 2380.167 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 Deadhorse?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Deadhorse?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Deadhorse generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 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 Deadhorse
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).
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 | Deadhorse Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Deadhorse, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SCC |
| ICAO Code: | PASC |
| Coordinates: | 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W |