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

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3070 miles / 4940 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.

Distance from Kotzebue to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3069.836 miles
• 4940.422 kilometers
• 2667.614 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

• 3062.198 miles
• 4928.130 kilometers
• 2660.978 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 Kotzebue to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Des Moines?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Des Moines generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kotzebue to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
City:	Kotzebue, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	OTZ
ICAO Code:	PAOT
Coordinates:	66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″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