Distance between Des Moines, IA (DSM) and Richmond, VA (RIC)
Distance from Des Moines to Richmond (Des Moines International Airport – Richmond International Airport) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers / 795 nautical miles.
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How far is Richmond from Des Moines?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Des Moines and Richmond. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2 hours 13 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Des Moines and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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Des Moines, IA
Richmond, VA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 145 kg (319 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
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