How far is Bullhead City, AZ, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) is 1213 miles / 1953 kilometers / 1054 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Bullhead City (IFP) is 1516 miles / 2439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 15 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Bullhead City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Bullhead City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1213.482 miles
- 1952.910 kilometers
- 1054.487 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- 1211.225 miles
- 1949.278 kilometers
- 1052.526 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 Bullhead City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bullhead City?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Bullhead City generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Bullhead City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP).
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 | Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bullhead City, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IFP |
| ICAO Code: | KIFP |
| Coordinates: | 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W |