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How far is Des Moines, IA, from May Creek, AK?

The distance between May Creek (May Creek Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers / 2118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from May Creek (MYK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3386 miles / 5450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 35 minutes.

May Creek Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from May Creek to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2436.900 miles
  • 3921.811 kilometers
  • 2117.608 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
  • 2431.301 miles
  • 3912.800 kilometers
  • 2112.743 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 May Creek to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from May Creek Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between May Creek Airport (MYK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from May Creek to Des Moines generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from May Creek to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between May Creek Airport (MYK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″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