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

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

Distance from Des Moines to Bethel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bethel. 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 Des Moines to Bethel?

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

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bethel?

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

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

On average, flying from Des Moines to Bethel 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 Des Moines to Bethel

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

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