How far is Richmond, VA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond (RIC) is 1103 miles / 1775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 43 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 914.742 miles
- 1472.135 kilometers
- 794.889 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- 912.820 miles
- 1469.041 kilometers
- 793.219 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Richmond generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |