How far is Des Moines, IA, from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 8069 miles / 12986 kilometers / 7012 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8069.227 miles
- 12986.162 kilometers
- 7011.967 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- 8079.033 miles
- 13001.943 kilometers
- 7020.488 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 Wellington to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Wellington to Des Moines generates about 1 009 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 009 kilograms equals 2 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | 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 |