How far is Des Moines, IA, from Norfolk, VA?
The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 988 miles / 1590 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1187 miles / 1910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 19 minutes.
Norfolk International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Norfolk to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norfolk to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 988.121 miles
- 1590.227 kilometers
- 858.654 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- 986.115 miles
- 1586.999 kilometers
- 856.911 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 Norfolk to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Des Moines?
The time difference between Norfolk and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Norfolk to Des Moines generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Norfolk to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Norfolk International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Norfolk, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORF |
| ICAO Code: | KORF |
| Coordinates: | 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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 |