How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wilkes-Barre (AVP) is 1018 miles / 1639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 51 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre. 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 Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wilkes-Barre?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre 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 Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |