How far is Wick from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Wick (Wick Airport) is 3870 miles / 6229 kilometers / 3363 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Wick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3870.344 miles
• 6228.715 kilometers
• 3363.237 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

• 3859.588 miles
• 6211.404 kilometers
• 3353.890 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 Wick?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Wick Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wick?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wick Airport (WIC)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Wick generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 970 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Wick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Wick Airport (WIC).

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	Wick Airport
City:	Wick
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	WIC
ICAO Code:	EGPC
Coordinates:	58°27′32″N, 3°5′35″W