How far is Barrow, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 2947 miles / 4743 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Barrow (BRW) is 3916 miles / 6302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 48 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Barrow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Barrow. 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 Des Moines to Barrow?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Barrow?
The time difference between Des Moines and Barrow is 3 hours. Barrow is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Barrow 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 Des Moines to Barrow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).
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 | 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 |