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

The distance between Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2745 miles / 4418 kilometers / 2385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Deadhorse (SCC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3822 miles / 6151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 54 minutes.

Deadhorse Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Deadhorse to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2745.106 miles
  • 4417.820 kilometers
  • 2385.432 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
  • 2739.048 miles
  • 4408.070 kilometers
  • 2380.167 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 Deadhorse to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Deadhorse Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Deadhorse Airport (SCC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Deadhorse to Des Moines generates about 304 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 304 kilograms equals 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″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