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

The distance between Nunapitchuk (Nunapitchuk Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3095 miles / 4980 kilometers / 2689 nautical miles.

Nunapitchuk Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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4980
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Distance from Nunapitchuk to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3094.524 miles
  • 4980.153 kilometers
  • 2689.068 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
  • 3086.446 miles
  • 4967.154 kilometers
  • 2682.048 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 Nunapitchuk to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Nunapitchuk Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nunapitchuk Airport (NUP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Nunapitchuk to Des Moines generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nunapitchuk to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin Nunapitchuk Airport
City: Nunapitchuk, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: NUP
ICAO Code: PPIT
Coordinates: 60°54′20″N, 162°26′25″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