How far is Yakutat, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers / 2007 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Yakutat (YAK) is 3116 miles / 5015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 49 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2310.185 miles
- 3717.882 kilometers
- 2007.496 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- 2304.888 miles
- 3709.358 kilometers
- 2002.893 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Yakutat?
The time difference between Des Moines and Yakutat is 3 hours. Yakutat is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Yakutat generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |