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How far is Westerly, RI, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Westerly (Westerly State Airport) is 1132 miles / 1822 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Westerly (WST) is 1249 miles / 2010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 38 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Westerly State Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Westerly

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Westerly. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1132.174 miles
  • 1822.057 kilometers
  • 983.832 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
  • 1129.250 miles
  • 1817.351 kilometers
  • 981.291 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 Westerly?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Westerly State Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Westerly State Airport (WST)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Westerly generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Westerly

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Westerly State Airport (WST).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Westerly State Airport
City: Westerly, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WST
ICAO Code: KWST
Coordinates: 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″W