How far is Skagway, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Skagway (SGY) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 22 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2161.001 miles
- 3477.794 kilometers
- 1877.858 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- 2156.281 miles
- 3470.197 kilometers
- 1873.757 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Skagway Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Skagway?
The time difference between Des Moines and Skagway is 3 hours. Skagway is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Skagway generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |