How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 930.083 miles
- 1496.824 kilometers
- 808.220 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- 927.682 miles
- 1492.959 kilometers
- 806.133 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 Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVP |
| ICAO Code: | KAVP |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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 |