How far is Des Moines, IA, from Westerly, RI?
The distance between Westerly (Westerly State Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1132 miles / 1822 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westerly (WST) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1253 miles / 2016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 38 minutes.
Westerly State Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Westerly to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westerly to Des Moines. 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 Westerly to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Westerly State Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westerly and Des Moines?
The time difference between Westerly and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Westerly.
Flight carbon footprint between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Westerly to Des Moines 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 Westerly to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Westerly State Airport (WST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Westerly State Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westerly, RI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WST |
| ICAO Code: | KWST |
| Coordinates: | 41°20′58″N, 71°48′12″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 |