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How far is Staunton, VA, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Staunton (Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport) is 815 miles / 1312 kilometers / 708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Staunton (SHD) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Staunton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Staunton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 815.306 miles
  • 1312.108 kilometers
  • 708.482 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
  • 813.521 miles
  • 1309.235 kilometers
  • 706.930 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 Staunton?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Staunton generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 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 Staunton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W
Destination Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
City: Staunton, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHD
ICAO Code: KSHD
Coordinates: 38°15′49″N, 78°53′47″W