How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3229 miles / 5197 kilometers / 2806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 4166 miles / 6704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 50 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wales to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Des Moines. 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 Wales to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Des Moines?
The time difference between Wales and Des Moines is 3 hours. Des Moines is 3 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wales to Des Moines 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 Wales to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |