How far is Des Moines, IA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 46 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Des Moines. 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 Richmond to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Des Moines?
The time difference between Richmond and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Richmond to Des Moines 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 Richmond to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |