How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 1010 miles / 1625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Lynchburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Lynchburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 825.123 miles
- 1327.907 kilometers
- 717.012 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- 823.498 miles
- 1325.292 kilometers
- 715.600 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 Lynchburg?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Lynchburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Lynchburg generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Lynchburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
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 | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |