How far is Des Moines, IA, from St. Paul Island, AK?
The distance between St. Paul Island (St. Paul Island Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3419 miles / 5502 kilometers / 2971 nautical miles.
St. Paul Island Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from St. Paul Island to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from St. Paul Island to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3418.857 miles
- 5502.117 kilometers
- 2970.906 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- 3409.544 miles
- 5487.130 kilometers
- 2962.813 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. Paul Island to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from St. Paul Island Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between St. Paul Island and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between St. Paul Island Airport (SNP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from St. Paul Island to Des Moines generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from St. Paul Island to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Paul Island Airport (SNP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | St. Paul Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St. Paul Island, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SNP |
| ICAO Code: | PASN |
| Coordinates: | 57°9′58″N, 170°13′21″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 |