How far is Des Moines, IA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers / 775 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1082 miles / 1742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 35 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Des Moines. 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 Raleigh to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Des Moines?
The time difference between Raleigh and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Des Moines 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 Raleigh to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |