How far is Wainwright, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 3014 miles / 4850 kilometers / 2619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3931 miles / 6326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 24 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Wainwright. 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 Des Moines to Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wainwright?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Wainwright 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 Des Moines to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
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 | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |