How far is Raleigh, NC, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 892.026 miles
- 1435.577 kilometers
- 775.150 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- 890.563 miles
- 1433.222 kilometers
- 773.878 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Raleigh?
The time difference between Des Moines and Raleigh is 1 hour. Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Raleigh generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |