How far is Newport News, VA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Newport News (Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport) is 967 miles / 1556 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Newport News (PHF) is 1161 miles / 1868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Newport News
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Newport News. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 966.733 miles
- 1555.807 kilometers
- 840.068 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- 964.739 miles
- 1552.596 kilometers
- 838.335 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 Newport News?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Newport News?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Newport News generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 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 Newport News
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).
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 | Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newport News, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHF |
| ICAO Code: | KPHF |
| Coordinates: | 37°7′54″N, 76°29′34″W |