How far is Des Moines, IA, from Barrow, AK?
The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 2947 miles / 4743 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3874 miles / 6235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 59 minutes.
Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Barrow to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barrow to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2946.922 miles
- 4742.611 kilometers
- 2560.805 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- 2940.075 miles
- 4731.592 kilometers
- 2554.855 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 Barrow to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Barrow and Des Moines?
The time difference between Barrow and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Barrow.
Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Barrow to Des Moines generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barrow, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BRW |
| ICAO Code: | PABR |
| Coordinates: | 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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 |