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How far is Friday Harbor, WA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor Airport) is 1506 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Friday Harbor (FRD) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 46 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Friday Harbor Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Friday Harbor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.645 miles
  • 2423.101 kilometers
  • 1308.370 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
  • 1501.967 miles
  • 2417.181 kilometers
  • 1305.174 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 Friday Harbor?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Friday Harbor Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Friday Harbor generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Friday Harbor

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Friday Harbor Airport (FRD).

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 Friday Harbor Airport
City: Friday Harbor, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FRD
ICAO Code: KFHR
Coordinates: 48°31′19″N, 123°1′26″W