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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Aasiaat?

The distance between Aasiaat (Aasiaat Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2394 miles / 3853 kilometers / 2081 nautical miles.

Aasiaat Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Aasiaat to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2394.416 miles
  • 3853.439 kilometers
  • 2080.691 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
  • 2389.784 miles
  • 3845.984 kilometers
  • 2076.665 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 Aasiaat to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Aasiaat Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Aasiaat to Des Moines generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aasiaat to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Aasiaat Airport
City: Aasiaat
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JEG
ICAO Code: BGAA
Coordinates: 68°43′18″N, 52°47′4″W
Destination 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