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How far is Parkersburg, WV, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Parkersburg (Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport) is 661 miles / 1064 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Parkersburg (PKB) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 28 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Parkersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 661.276 miles
  • 1064.220 kilometers
  • 574.633 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
  • 659.741 miles
  • 1061.750 kilometers
  • 573.299 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 Parkersburg?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Parkersburg generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Parkersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB).

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 Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport
City: Parkersburg, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PKB
ICAO Code: KPKB
Coordinates: 39°20′42″N, 81°26′21″W