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

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3310 miles / 5327 kilometers / 2877 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3310.320 miles
• 5327.443 kilometers
• 2876.589 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

• 3301.306 miles
• 5312.937 kilometers
• 2868.757 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 Akutan to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Des Moines?

The time difference between Akutan and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Akutan to Des Moines generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W

Destination	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