How far is Charlottesville, VA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) is 841 miles / 1353 kilometers / 731 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO) is 1035 miles / 1665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 31 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Charlottesville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Charlottesville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 840.938 miles
- 1353.358 kilometers
- 730.755 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- 839.103 miles
- 1350.405 kilometers
- 729.160 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 Charlottesville?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charlottesville?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Charlottesville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO).
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 | Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHO |
| ICAO Code: | KCHO |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W |