How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kangerlussuaq?

The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers / 2074 nautical miles.

Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2386.721 miles
• 3841.055 kilometers
• 2074.004 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

• 2381.937 miles
• 3833.356 kilometers
• 2069.847 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 Kangerlussuaq to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Des Moines?

The time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Des Moines is 4 hours. Des Moines is 4 hours behind Kangerlussuaq.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq 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 from Kangerlussuaq to Des Moines

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

Airport information

Origin	Kangerlussuaq Airport
City:	Kangerlussuaq
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	SFJ
ICAO Code:	BGSF
Coordinates:	67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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