How far is Tulsa, OK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) is 387 miles / 623 kilometers / 336 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Tulsa (TUL) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Tulsa International Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Tulsa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Tulsa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 387.077 miles
- 622.939 kilometers
- 336.360 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- 387.560 miles
- 623.718 kilometers
- 336.781 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 Tulsa?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Tulsa International Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tulsa?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Tulsa generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Tulsa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL).
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 | Tulsa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tulsa, OK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUL |
| ICAO Code: | KTUL |
| Coordinates: | 36°11′54″N, 95°53′17″W |