How far is Papa Westray from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) is 3850 miles / 6197 kilometers / 3346 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Papa Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3850.386 miles
• 6196.595 kilometers
• 3345.894 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

• 3839.697 miles
• 6179.393 kilometers
• 3336.605 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 Papa Westray?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Papa Westray Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Papa Westray?

The time difference between Des Moines and Papa Westray is 6 hours. Papa Westray is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Papa Westray generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 965 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Papa Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Papa Westray Airport (PPW).

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	Papa Westray Airport
City:	Papa Westray
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	PPW
ICAO Code:	EGEP
Coordinates:	59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W