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How far is Westray from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 3849 miles / 6194 kilometers / 3345 nautical miles.

Des Moines International Airport – Westray Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3848.832 miles
  • 6194.094 kilometers
  • 3344.543 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
  • 3838.148 miles
  • 6176.901 kilometers
  • 3335.260 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 Westray?

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

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

On average, flying from Des Moines to 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 Westray

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

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 Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W