How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wainwright, AK?
The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 3014 miles / 4850 kilometers / 2619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Des Moines (DSM) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 35 minutes.
Wainwright Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wainwright to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wainwright to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3013.794 miles
- 4850.231 kilometers
- 2618.915 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- 3006.623 miles
- 4838.691 kilometers
- 2612.684 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 Wainwright to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wainwright and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wainwright to Des Moines generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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 |