How far is Wales, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wales (WAA) is 4207 miles / 6770 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Des Moines to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3229.257 miles
- 5196.985 kilometers
- 2806.147 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- 3220.932 miles
- 5183.588 kilometers
- 2798.913 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wales?
The time difference between Des Moines and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wales generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 798 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |