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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2388 miles / 3842 kilometers / 2075 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aklavik (LAK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3575 miles / 5754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 52 minutes.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Aklavik to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2387.570 miles
  • 3842.422 kilometers
  • 2074.742 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
  • 2382.915 miles
  • 3834.930 kilometers
  • 2070.697 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 Aklavik to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Des Moines generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 578 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″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