How far is Des Moines, IA, from Beckley, WV?
The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Des Moines (DSM) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Beckley to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beckley to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 715.988 miles
- 1152.271 kilometers
- 622.177 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- 714.585 miles
- 1150.013 kilometers
- 620.957 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 Beckley to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beckley and Des Moines?
The time difference between Beckley and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Beckley.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Beckley to Des Moines generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh County Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beckley, WV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BKW |
| ICAO Code: | KBKW |
| Coordinates: | 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″W |
| 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 |