How far is Des Moines, IA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 787 miles / 1266 kilometers / 684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Des Moines (DSM) is 957 miles / 1540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 16 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 786.627 miles
- 1265.953 kilometers
- 683.560 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- 785.117 miles
- 1263.523 kilometers
- 682.248 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 Roanoke to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Des Moines?
The time difference between Roanoke and Des Moines is 1 hour. Des Moines is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Des Moines generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |