How far is Beckley, WV, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers / 622 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Beckley (BKW) is 848 miles / 1365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 3 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Raleigh County Memorial Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Beckley
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Beckley. 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 Des Moines to Beckley?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh County Memorial Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Beckley?
The time difference between Des Moines and Beckley is 1 hour. Beckley is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Beckley 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 Des Moines to Beckley
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW).
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 | 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 |