How far is Des Moines, IA, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2961 miles / 4766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 56 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2121.687 miles
- 3414.524 kilometers
- 1843.695 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- 2116.834 miles
- 3406.715 kilometers
- 1839.479 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 Sitka to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Des Moines?
The time difference between Sitka and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Sitka to Des Moines generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |