How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lynchburg, VA?
The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 825 miles / 1328 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1010 miles / 1626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.
Lynchburg Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lynchburg to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lynchburg to Des Moines. 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 Lynchburg to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lynchburg and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lynchburg to Des Moines 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 Lynchburg to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lynchburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lynchburg, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LYH |
| ICAO Code: | KLYH |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W |
| Destination | 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 |