How far is Des Moines, IA, from Skagway, AK?
The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 33 minutes.
Skagway Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Skagway to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Skagway to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2161.001 miles
- 3477.794 kilometers
- 1877.858 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- 2156.281 miles
- 3470.197 kilometers
- 1873.757 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 Skagway to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Skagway and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Skagway to Des Moines generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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 |