How far is Des Moines, IA, from Narsarsuaq?
The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.
Narsarsuaq Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Narsarsuaq to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2408.764 miles
- 3876.531 kilometers
- 2093.159 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- 2403.258 miles
- 3867.669 kilometers
- 2088.374 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 Narsarsuaq to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Narsarsuaq and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Des Moines generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Narsarsuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Narsarsuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | UAK |
| ICAO Code: | BGBW |
| Coordinates: | 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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 |