How far is Des Moines, IA, from Long Beach, CA?
The distance between Long Beach (Long Beach Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1438 miles / 2314 kilometers / 1249 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1694 miles / 2727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 27 minutes.
Long Beach Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Long Beach to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Long Beach to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1437.785 miles
- 2313.890 kilometers
- 1249.401 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- 1435.215 miles
- 2309.754 kilometers
- 1247.167 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 Long Beach to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Long Beach Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Long Beach and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Long Beach to Des Moines generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Long Beach to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Beach Airport (LGB) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Long Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Long Beach, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGB |
| ICAO Code: | KLGB |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′3″N, 118°9′7″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 |