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

The distance between Juneau (Juneau International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Juneau (JNU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2804 miles / 4513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 19 minutes.

Juneau International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Juneau to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2115.126 miles
  • 3403.965 kilometers
  • 1837.994 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
  • 2110.452 miles
  • 3396.443 kilometers
  • 1833.933 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 Juneau to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Juneau International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juneau International Airport (JNU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Juneau to Des Moines generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Juneau to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Juneau International Airport
City: Juneau, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JNU
ICAO Code: PAJN
Coordinates: 58°21′28″N, 134°34′59″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