How far is Des Moines, IA, from St. George Island, AK?
The distance between St. George Island (St. George Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3410 miles / 5488 kilometers / 2963 nautical miles.
St. George Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from St. George Island to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from St. George Island to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3410.071 miles
- 5487.977 kilometers
- 2963.270 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- 3400.776 miles
- 5473.018 kilometers
- 2955.193 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. George Island to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from St. George Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between St. George Island and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between St. George Airport (STG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from St. George Island to Des Moines generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from St. George Island to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between St. George Airport (STG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | St. George Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St. George Island, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | STG |
| ICAO Code: | PAPB |
| Coordinates: | 56°34′38″N, 169°39′49″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 |