How far is Des Moines, IA, from St Michael, AK?
The distance between St Michael (St. Michael Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3066 miles / 4935 kilometers / 2665 nautical miles.
The driving distance from St Michael (SMK) to Des Moines (DSM) is 4147 miles / 6674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 29 minutes.
St. Michael Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from St Michael to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from St Michael to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3066.404 miles
- 4934.899 kilometers
- 2664.632 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- 3058.573 miles
- 4922.295 kilometers
- 2657.827 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 St Michael to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from St. Michael Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between St Michael and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between St. Michael Airport (SMK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from St Michael to Des Moines generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 754 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from St Michael to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Michael Airport (SMK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | St. Michael Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Michael, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMK |
| ICAO Code: | PAMK |
| Coordinates: | 63°29′24″N, 162°6′36″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 |