How far is Des Moines, IA, from Bethel, AK?

The distance between Bethel (Bethel Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3075 miles / 4949 kilometers / 2672 nautical miles.

Distance from Bethel to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bethel to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3075.356 miles
• 4949.306 kilometers
• 2672.412 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

• 3067.340 miles
• 4936.406 kilometers
• 2665.446 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 Bethel to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Bethel Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bethel and Des Moines?

The time difference between Bethel and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Bethel.

Flight carbon footprint between Bethel Airport (BET) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Bethel to Des Moines generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bethel to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bethel Airport (BET) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″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